2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ALHE 226 - Limited-Scope Radiography Clinical Practicum

3 CR
This course provides the student with a clinical externship allowing the student to incorporate and apply knowledge learned in the procedures and pathophysiology, and radiation physics and protection courses. Students will perform x-ray procedures under the direct supervision of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered radiographer. The student will perform 192 hours in the clinical setting.

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate communication with patients, healthcare providers, and families.
  2. Demonstrate competency in basic patient care skills.
  3. Explain radiographic procedures to patients.
  4. Perform radiographic procedures to produce radiographs of the extremities and spine.