RADS 1240 - Radiologic Procedures/Sem 2

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Radiological Sciences

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
Radiographic procedures of the pelvic girdle, shoulder girdle, bony thorax and spine will be presented. Laboratory exercises in an energized lab provide the student with practical application of the classroom material. Radiation protection is emphasized. There will be a continuation of instruction on mobile radiographic procedures. Special imaging procedures of the joints (Arthrography) and of the spine (Myelography) will be introduced. The students will be given an overview of the basic concepts and terminology related to the study of radiographic pathology. Radiographic pathology of the skeletal system will be presented. Students will correlate knowledge of skeletal pathology and radiographic positioning with the evaluation of medical images. Medical terminology is correlated with the content of the course. A one hour seminar will cover various clinical topics. UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

1 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take HLTH 1150 , RADS 1120

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 1220 , RADS 1240L

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Position the body for radiographic procedures of the spine, bony thorax, pelvic and shoulder girdle on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting.	Lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, and 10
2. Manipulate the radiographic equipment correctly for radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower limb.	Lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, and 10
3. Demonstrate correct radiation protection practices.	Lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, and 10
4. Use appropriate and effective oral, written and nonverbal communications.	Medical Terminology test week 3, graded in-class assignment for definition of a radiologist report week 12, lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, and 10, skeletal system anatomy jigsaw, Age-appropriate communication seminar rubric
5. Identify anatomic structures demonstrated on radiographic images.	Class exams weeks 5, 7, 11, and 14. Final exam week 16. Image evaluation group activities weeks 3-4 and 9. Pathology image matrix week 13-14, online modules weeks 3, 5, and 9.
6. Evaluate medical images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and technical accuracy.	Class exams weeks 5, 7, 11, and 14. Final exam week 16. Image evaluation group activities weeks 3-4 and 9. Pathology image matrix week 13-14, online modules weeks 3, 5, and 9.
7. Determine the cause-and-effect relationship between positioning the body and achieving the required outcome on the completed image.	Class exams weeks 5, 7, 11, and 14. Final exam week 16. Image evaluation group activities weeks 3-4 and 9. Pathology image matrix week 13-14, online modules weeks 3, 5, and 9. Seminar discussions weekly
8. Adapt radiographic procedures for special conditions.	Lab exercises weeks 12 and 13, sterile procedure lab week 6 and 11
9. Define basic terms related to radiographic pathology.	Class discussion week 11, exam week 15, final exam week 16
10. Recognize the signs, symptoms, manifestations, complications and radiographic appearance of diseases of the skeletal system.	Skeletal system image matrix group activity weeks 13-14, exam week 15, final exam week 16.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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