RADS 1140 - Radiologic Procedures/Seminar I

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Radiological Sciences

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course will provide an introduction to the basic steps in completion of a radiographic examination from the beginning of the procedure to the end of the procedure. Radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, and appendicular skeleton will be presented. Mobile X-ray procedures and surgical X-ray procedures will be introduced. The students will develop an understanding of how to use age-appropriate communication in the clinical setting. Laboratory exercises in an energized lab provide the student with practical application of the classroom material. Radiation protection is emphasized. Medical terminology is correlated with the content of the course. Radiographic images will be evaluated. A one hour seminar will cover various clinical topics. UG

1 Lecture Hour(s);

1 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 1120 , RADS 1140L

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 chest, abdomen, upper and lower limb on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting.	lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, 10-13
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, 10-13
3. Demonstrate correct radiation protection practices.	lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, 10-13
4. Use appropriate and effective oral, written and nonverbal communications.	Medical Terminology test week 12, lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, 10-13, class exams weeks 5,8, and 15, age-appropriate communication class presentation and discussion, seminar discussions
5. Identify anatomic structures demonstrated on radiographic images.	Anatomy worksheets week 3, 5, 9, image evaluation group activities weeks 3-4, 6-7, and 12, on-line modules weeks 4, 5, 7, 11, class exams weeks 5,8 and 15
6. Evaluate medical images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and technical accuracy.	Anatomy worksheets week 3 and 10, image evaluation group activities weeks 3-4, 6-7, on-line modules weeks 4, 5, 7, 11 class exams weeks 5,8 and 15
7. Determine the cause-and-effect relationship between positioning the body and achieving the required outcome on the completed image.	lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, 10-13, cause-and-effect group activities week 11, class exams weeks 5,8 and 15, on-line modules weeks 4, 5, 7, 11 final exam week 16
8. Adapt radiographic procedures for special conditions	Lower limb case study rubric week 12, case study round robin class activity week 12, age-appropriate communication class presentation and discussion, seminar discussions lab exercises week 12 and 13.

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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