XRAY 1333: Clinical III

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Subject:
Radiography
Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours: 0 Lab hours: 9
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

Students will participate in programmed clinical experiences within the radiology departments of area hospitals.

Prerequisite(s)

XRAY 1042, XRAY 1053, XRAY 1232, and XRAY 1326

Corequisite(s)

XRAY 2212

Course Fee
$110
Topical Outline

Students will have until the end of the course, to complete:

  1. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit I
  2. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit II
  3. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit III
  4. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit IV
  5. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit V
  6. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit VI
  7. one (1) Clinical Competency Evaluation from Unit VII
  8. two (2) Pediatric extremity Pre-Competencies
  9. four (4) Geriatric extremity Pre-Competencies

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Produce under direct supervision with minimal amount of assistance from a registered Radiologic Technologist, quality radiographs of one exam from each of the following categories; Spine, Thorax, Abdomen with contrast, Cerebral and Visceral Cranium, Upper and Lower Extremities, and Abdomen to meet 75% of the competency evaluation criteria.
  • Practice proper radiation protection responsibilities for radiography personnel, patients, and the public.
  • Develop an understanding of patients, patients’ families, and professional peers diverse backgrounds due to their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles socioeconomic influences, health risks, and life stages.
  • Manage confidentiality of patients, their radiographs, and pertinent patient information as enforced by HIPPA.
  • Identify basic knowledge of surgical radiographic examinations.
  • Observe basic care and use of the C-Arm.
  • Develop an understanding of contrast media protocols and adverse reactions.
  • Prepare contrast media to be utilized in Gastrointestinal Radiography and Urography studies.
  • Produce under indirect supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist quality radiographs of previous examinations that competency status was achieved.
  • Produce under direct supervision with assistance from a registered Radiologic Technologists quality radiographs select exams to complete requirements of a pre-clinical competences (Pre-COE)
  • Interpret diagnostic reports utilizing medical terminology pertinent to radiographic imaging.
  • Employ the principles, practices, and policies of the health care organization and the responsibilities of the radiographer.
  • Apply comprehension of the philosophical basis of ethics and proper ethical behavior.
  • Administer proper patient care including physical and psychological needs of the patient and their family.
  • Apply the factors that influence the production and recording of radiographic images.
  • Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment.