2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RADI 134 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures and Pathology 2 4 CR
Students will learn radiographic imaging procedures of the thorax, and head, as well as the contrast-enhanced procedures of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems. Focus on anatomical positioning with attention to various patient needs and abilities will be emphasized. The indications, contraindication, and safe administration of contrast media will be presented. Students will learn to critique images for diagnostic quality, as well as develop the ability to identify normal anatomical structures from common abnormal pathological processes. Also included in this course is the exploration of pathologic indications and imaging methods for trauma, mobile and surgical examinations. Critical thinking skills are encouraged as students analyze challenges often presented and determine safe and effective approaches to this type of imaging. Also provided is an introduction to computed tomography (CT) imaging. Students will examine basic CT concepts, compare CT to other imaging modalities as a means of diagnosis, and study exams most commonly performed. Also presented in the course is a brief overview of some less commonly performed exams in the imaging department such as arthrography, myelography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and others. Students will participate in small group skill-building lab activities.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
Requisites: Take RADI 121 , RADI 123 , RADI 124 , and RADI 125 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Build knowledge of radiographic anatomy of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, and urinary system.
- Examine patient preparation for radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
- Explore both basic and special projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder, biliary system, urinary system, including trauma, mobile, and surgical imaging adaptation.
- Construct technical factors for imaging projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal system, gallbladder, biliary system and urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
- Depict radiation protection methods utilized for imaging projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system and urinary system, and trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
- Describe special considerations of imaging the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system and urinary system, and trauma, mobile, and surgical imaging.
- Understand the radiographic criteria necessary to critique images of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, and sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
- Explore common pathologies as demonstrated on radiographic images of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, urinary system, including trauma, mobile, and surgical images.
- Study contrast media, indication, contraindications and methods of administration.
- Demonstrate the skill of venipuncture.
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