DI 112 Radiographic Proc:Skull&Review
Content provides the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures and special studies. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images. Establishes a knowledge base in anatomy and physiology. Content provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images to include the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving techniques for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis. Understanding radiographic orders and diagnostic report interpretation are essential components. Critical thinking and cultural competence is incorporated into multiple content areas. The third course in a series of three.
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate competency in the 51 ARRT required Radiological Procedures Competencies. Operate equipment, store, handle or process any images information to industry standards. Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence. Abide by the ethics and professionals conduct of medical professionals, the ASRT Code of Ethics, and the ARRT Standards of Ethics. Position patients accurately and provide quailty images. Protect patient, self, and others by applying the principles of radiation physics. Demonatrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools devices. Describe standard positioning terms. Demonstrate proper use of positioning aids. Discuss general procedural considerations for radiographic exams. Identify methods and barriers of communication and describe how each may be used or overcome effectively during patient education. Modify directions to patients with various communication problems. Develop an awareness of cultural factors that neccessitate adapting standard exam protocols. Adapt general procedural considerations to specific clinical setting. Identify the structures demonstrated on routine radiographic and fluoroscopic images. Simulate radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures on a person or phantom in a laboratotry setting. Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete basic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Explain the patient preparation necessary for various contrast and special studies. Apply general radiation safety and protections practices associated with radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations. Discuss the basic of anatomical nomenclature. Identify cell structure and elements of genetic control. Describe the composition and characteristics of bone. Compare the types, locations and movements premitted by the different types of articulations. Differentiate between the structure and function of different types of nerve cells. Identify and locate the bones of the human skeleton. Identify bony processes and depressions found on the human skeleton. Describe articulations of the axial and appendicular skeleton. Differentiate the primary and secondary curves of the spine. Summarize the functions of the skeletal system. List and label the accessory organs of the digestive system and describe their function. Describe the composition and characteristics of the primary organ of the digestive system. Differentiate between non specific defenses and specific immunity. Label the components of the respiratory system. Describer the physiology and regulation of respiration. Label the parts of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Label the anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs. Analyze the function of each of the male and female reproductive organs.