RADS 2440 - Radiologic Procedures/Seminar 4

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Radiological Sciences

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
Radiographic procedures of the skull, sinuses and facial bones will be introduced. Methods for imaging pediatric patients will be explored. Students will learn to modify positioning protocols for trauma patients and recognize trauma pathology on radiographs. 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 pathology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and central nervous system will be included. A one-hour seminar will cover various clinical topics. UG

1 Lecture Hour(s);

1 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RADS 2321

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 2420 , RADS 2440L , 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. Position the body for radiographic procedures of the skull, sinuses, facial bones and trauma procedures on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1-15
2. Manipulate the radiographic equipment correctly for radiographic procedures of the skull, sinuses, facial bones and trauma procedures.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1-15
3. Demonstrate correct radiation protection practices.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1-15
4. Use appropriate and effective oral, written and nonverbal communications.	Class discussions (weeks 1-15), Workbook assignments (weeks 1-4), Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric (weeks 1-15), written exams (weeks 4-15), Case study topic review PowerPoint presentation rubric week 8, Case study proposal presentation week 12
5. Identify anatomic structures demonstrated on radiographic images.	Class activity exercises (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12), Workbook assignments (weeks 1-4), Image matrix completion (weeks 9-15), written exams (weeks 4-15), Case study proposal presentation week 12
6. Evaluate medical images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and technical accuracy.	Class activity exercises (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12), Workbook assignments (weeks 1-4), Image matrix completion (weeks 9-15), written exams (weeks 4-15), Case study proposal presentation week 12.
7. Determine the cause-and-effect relationship between positioning the body and achieving the required outcome on the completed image.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric (weeks 1-15), Workbook assignments (weeks 1-4), written exams (weeks 4-15)
8. Modify radiographic procedures for trauma patients.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1-15
9. Differentiate positioning methods for adults vs. pediatric patients.	Class discussions pediatric clinical reflection with completed assignment (weeks 1-3) Homework questions week 2, exam week 3.
10. Recognize signs, symptoms, manifestations, complications and radiographic appearance of diseases of the respiratory, cardiac, and central nervous systems.	Respiratory, cardiac and CNS image matrix week 11 and 12. Class exams weeks 9, 15 and 16.
11. Recognize signs, symptoms, manifestations, complications and the radiographic appearance of traumatic injuries.	Trauma lab exercises weeks 11, 12, and 13. Trauma image evaluation matrix week 8. Exam week 9.

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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