RAD 235 - Radiographic Procedures 3

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Continues radiographic positioning. Provides the knowledge and skill necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the cranium and facial regions. Includes pediatric, geriatric, surgical, and trauma applications for these procedures. RAD 235 grade will be the same as RAD 235L grade.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 110, RAD 110L, RAD 120W, RAD 122, RAD 180, RAD 180L, RAD 205W, LWA 206B, LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade
Corequisite(s): RAD 135, RAD 140W, RAD 235L, RAD 264
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedures of the cranium.

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the cranium
E. Critique cranium radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbook or in lecture.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedure of the facial bones.

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the facial bones
E. Critique facial bone radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbookand in lecture

3. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedures of the sinuses.

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the sinuses
E. Critique paranasal sinus radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbook and in lecture.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedures of the orbit.

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the orbits
E. Critique orbit radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbook and in lecture

5. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedures of the mandible.

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the orbits
E. Critique mandible radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbook and in lecture

6. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in procedures of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)

A. Identify relative positioning landmarks
B. Manipulate radiographic equipment to obtain image of anatomy
C. Identify anatomy on a radiograph
D. Discuss pathologic conditions involving the orbits
E. Critique TMJ radiographs based on evaluation criteria provided in the textbook and in lecture