Students in this course learn precise and detailed information on anatomy and positions of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, hip and pelvis, and upper and lower gastrointestinal system. Carefully correlated instruction in anatomy will precede each positioning unit. Laboratory sessions will include demonstrations of positions to develop skills necessary to succeed during clinical assignments. Anatomy and positions learned in this course are the basis for understanding more specialized procedures.
XRAY 1014 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. BIOL 2644 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. XRAY 1212 and XRAY 1316 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define standard radiographic positioning terminology.
- Identify the anatomy of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and hips, and GI system
- Identify routine positioning of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis & hips, and GI system
- Describe the routine positions and special projections for the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis & hips, and GI system
- Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete basic radiographic procedures covered in this course.
- Identify the concepts of the contrast media to be utilized in Gastrointestinal Radiography.
- Describe the basic pharmacology and routes of administration of contrast media used in Gastrointestinal procedures.
- Actively participate in simulated laboratory demonstrations pertaining to the particular anatomy of interest to develop necessary skills pertinent to performing clinical assignments.
- Demonstrate a minimum of 75% on laboratory simulations and written exams pertaining to the anatomy and positioning of the thoracic viscera, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and digestive system.
- Course Introduction and Effective Interactions with Patients
- General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Thoracic Viscera
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Abdomen
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Fingers, Thumb, Hand, and Wrist
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Forearm, Elbow, and Humerus
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Shoulder Girdle
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Toes, Foot, Ankle, and Os Calcis
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Lower leg, Knee, and Femur
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Pelvis and Hip
- Radiographic Contrast Media and Procedures of the Digestive System
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine
- Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning of the Lower GI System