RAD 130 - Radiographic Procedures 1

Credits: 1.5
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Introduces the basic terminology of radiographic positioning. Provides the knowledge and skill necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the chest, upper and lower limbs. Includes pediatric, geriatric, surgical, and trauma applications for these procedures. RAD 130 grade will be the same as RAD 130L grade.

Prerequisite(s): Validation and successful clinical entry to the Radiography Program
Corequisite(s): RAD 100, RAD 105, RAD 105L, RAD 108W, RAD 130L, LW 206A
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and terminology related to radiographic positioning.
1. Explain the structural organization of the body from the simplest to the most complex level.
2. List the ten body systems and describe the functions of each system.
3. Identify the two divisions of the skeletal system and list the total number of bones in the average adult.
4. Describe the three bone classifications and list examples of each classification.
5. Describe the ossification process and the primary and secondary bode formation centers.
6. Classify joints by their functional and structural characteristics.
7. Explain the similarities and differences for these terms: position, projection, and view.
8. Describe the process of evaluating a radiograph for positioning accuracy and image quality.
9. Explain the importance of proper anatomical markers and radiographic identification.
10. Explain the two general rules of determining positioning routines and apply these principles to specific structures of the body.
11. Identify the major positioning landmarks of the body.
12. Define the four classifications of body habitus.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and positioning related to chest radiography.
1. Palpate relative positioning landmarks.
2. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy.
3. Identify anatomy on a radiograph.
4. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the chest.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and positioning related to the upper limb.
1. Palpate relative positioning landmarks.
2. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy.
3. Identify anatomy on a radiograph.
4. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the upper limb.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and positioning related to the lower limb.
1. Palpate relatlive positioning landmarks.
2. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy .
3. Identify anatomy on a radiograph.
4. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the lower limb.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of mobile and trauma radiography.
1. Define and describe terms for specific types of fractures and soft-tissue injuries.
2. Explain the positioning principles that must be observed during trauma radiography.
3. List and describe the three grid use rules to prevent grid cutoff.
4. Describe the two primary types of mobile radiographic units and their operating principles.
5. List and describe the three cardinal rules of radiation protection as they apply to trauma and mobile radiography.
6. Describe the difference in exposure field levels with different orientations of the x-ray tube and intensifiers with the C-arm.
7. Describe projections for trauma and mobile procedures of the chest, upper and lower limbs.