RADS 2540 - Radiologic Procedures/Semi

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline: Radiological Sciences (01270)

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course is a capstone to all previous radiographic procedure courses. Students will be creating a radiographic case study and presenting the case to their peers. In addition, students will be required to complete final lab simulations to assess entry-level positioning skills. Some new information will continue to be presented such as radiographic procedures of the urinary and reproductive system. Pathology of the urinary and reproductive system will also be included to help students correlate the use of specific radiographic projections and their influence on the diagnosis of diseases. Laboratory exercises in an energized lab provide the student with practical application of the classroom material. Radiation biology will be discussed and its influence on radiation protection protocols. Students will complete a Web-based research assignment investigating the impact of radiation accidents and their effect on human organisms. Medical terminology is correlated with the content of the course. American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT) certification exam review will be conducted. A one-hour seminar will include various clinical topics. Undergraduate

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

1 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RADS 2420

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 2520 , RADS 2540L . RADS 2560 .

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 2520 , RADS 2540L . RADS 2560 .

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	Information Literacy VALUE rubric mid-semester
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Position the body for radiographic procedures of the urinary system on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1â€’15, Multiple exam study lab rubric weeks mid semester, Final lab simulation lab rubrics end of semester
Manipulate the radiographic equipment correctly for any radiographic procedure.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1â€’15, Multiple exam study lab rubric weeks mid semester, Final lab simulation lab rubrics end of semester
Demonstrate correct radiation protection practices.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1â€’15, Multiple exam study lab rubric weeks mid semester, Final lab simulation lab rubrics end of semester
Use appropriate and effective oral, written and nonverbal communications.	Lab exercises and lab simulation rubric weeks 1â€’15, Multiple exam study lab rubric weeks mid semester, Final lab simulation lab rubrics end of semester Agree and Disagree Homework for Radiation Biology Weeks 8â€’15
Identify anatomic structures demonstrated on radiographic images.	Written tests weeks 1â€’15, Image matrix weeks beginning of the semester, Image evaluation group activities weeks beginning of the semester
Evaluate medical images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and technical accuracy.	Written tests weeks 1â€’15, Image matrix weeks beginning of the semester, Image evaluation group activities weeks beginning of the semester.
Determine the cause-and-effect relationship between positioning the body and achieving the required outcome on the completed image.	Written tests weeks 1â€’15, Image matrix weeks beginning of the semester, Image evaluation group activities weeks beginning of the semester
Explain the four primary dose response relationships	Class discussion and homework mid semester
Classify radiation-induced diseases as either stochastic or deterministic	Class discussion and homework weeks mid semester
Differentiate between direct and indirect effects of radiation interaction with the human body	Class discussion and homework end of semester
Discuss the principles of the target theory	Class discussion and homework end of semester
Demonstrate retention of skills by performing radiographic procedures of any selected body part on a person or phantom in the laboratory setting	Multiple exam study lab rubric mid semester, Final lab simulation lab rubrics weeks 10â€’15end of simulation
Demonstrate retention of all didactic and clinical information presented throughout the program by passing ARRT exam review tests	ARRT review written tests end of semester
References and uses appropriate resources for the Capstone case study	Information Literacy VALUE rubric for the reference page of the research paper for the Capstone Case Study mid semester

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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