RAD 140W - Clinical Seminar 1

Credits: 1

Provides the student with opportunities to enhance the clinical education experience. Emphasizes the correlation of all aspects of radiographic procedures. Includes radiographic image critique.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 110, RAD 120W, RAD 122, RAD 150, RAD 205W, RAD 210W, RAD 215, LWA 206B, LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade
Corequisite(s): RAD 135, RAD 230, RAD 235, RAD 264
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives 1. Produce appropriate documents over assigned topics.

Research patient records, diagnostic images, radiologist reports/interviews, textbooks, journals, and other appropriate resources.
Identify relevant information from sources.
Select important information from appropriate resources.
Draw relevant conclusions from resources.
Organize a written outline to interpret appropriate information.

2. Present case studies.

Utilizing medical images and written research, present case studies on individual patients over assigned topics.
Discuss a pathological condition relative to your case content.

3. Perform radiographic critique

Evaluate radiographs for:
1. proper positioning
2. anatomy demonstrated
3. proper radiographic technique
4. pathology demonstrated
5. radiation safety