RADS1240 — Radiologic Procedures/Sem 2
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Radiological Sciences Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) Radiographic procedures of the pelvic girdle, shoulder girdle, bony thorax and spine will be presented. Laboratory exercises in an energized lab provide the student with practical application of the classroom material. Radiation protection is emphasized. There will be a continuation of instruction on mobile radiographic procedures. Special imaging procedures of the joints (Arthrography) and of the spine (Myelography) will be introduced. The students will be given an overview of the basic concepts and terminology related to the study of radiographic pathology. Radiographic pathology of the skeletal system will be presented. Students will correlate knowledge of skeletal pathology and radiographic positioning with the evaluation of medical images. Medical terminology is correlated with the content of the course. A one hour seminar will cover various clinical topics. UG 3 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s); 1 Seminar Hour(s); Required Position the body for radiographic procedures of the spine, bony thorax, pelvic and shoulder girdle on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting. Lab exercises and lab simulations weeks 3-6, 7-9, and 10 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, and 10 3. Demonstrate correct radiation protection prac
Prerequisites: HLTH1150, RADS1120, RADS1220, RADS1240L