RADS 2420 - Clinical Practicum 4

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Radiological Sciences

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
Clinical Practicum is designed to provide students with practical application of material learned in didactic courses. In this course students will continue to perform radiographic procedures under the appropriate level of supervision of qualified radiographers. Introductory clinical rotations will be schedule in the modalities of CT and MRI to help students gain an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and the role these special imaging modalities play in the diagnosis of diseases. Student will rotate to a pediatric hospital to gain experience imaging pediatric patients. Students complete clinical objectives and competencies. P/NP

14 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RADS 2360

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 2460

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. Use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.	Observation and evaluation of students obtaining a patient history, providing instruction and oral feedback to patients during examinations, presenting cases to physicians, and by interacting with other medical staff each clinical day weeks1-3, 4-6,7-9,10-12,13-15. Clinical instructor evaluation weeks 8 and 15. Clinical notebook check weeks 8 and 15. Pediatric and trauma objectives weekly by student
2. Perform medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. Tally sheet week 15
3. Provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. Pediatric objectives, Trauma objectives weekly by student
4. Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. Clinical exam week 16
5. Demonstrate knowledge of correct positioning skills on patients.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. CT and MRI objectives week 15. Discussion board (rubric) weeks 4-7 and 8-11.Clinical exam week 16
6. Operate medical imaging equipment correctly.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. CT and MRI objectives week 15.
7. Provide patient safety.	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15.
8. Enter data correctly into the clinical facility’s HIS/RIS system	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15
9. Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. CT and MRI objectives week 15. Clinical exam week 16
10. Evaluate images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification	Radiographer evaluations weeks 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15, clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15, clinical competencies 5-7, 8-10,11-13, 14 and 15. CT and MRI objectives week 15. Clinical exam week 16
11. Integrate the appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.	Clinical instructor evaluations weeks 8 and 15 (Section 1).

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

Statement on Diversity
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