RAD 122 - Clinical Radiography 2

5 credit hours - 16 hours of clinical laboratory weekly; one term.
Perform radiologic procedures in a supervised clinical setting to include infection control, assessment skills, patient education and discharge instruction.  Demonstrate continued competence of radiographic exams of the extremities, chest, abdomen, shoulder, and pelvis and introduce intermediate exams including spinal column, fluoroscopy, bony thorax and headwork. Exhibit critical thinking skills as they pertain to trauma positioning and mobile radiography at the bedside and in the operating room. Clinical fee $175.

Prerequisite(s): RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 112  with grades of C or better.

Corequisite(s): RAD 121  and RAD 123 .

Note: Typically offered OF; spring term.

Course Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate advanced and effective patient care including transfer of patients, history taking skills, radiation protection, and other entry-level skills.
2. Orient to the radiologic technology department in safety procedures and use of specific imaging equipment.
3. Obtain diagnostic images on routine and special projections of the chest, abdomen, upper/lower extremities, shoulder/pelvic girdles, spine, bony thorax, contrast exams, head, bedside exams, operating room, and shock trauma procedures by following departmental protocols.
4. Apply radiation safety practices to ensure protection of the patient, personnel and self.
5. Demonstrate advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and DEIA related skills in patient care management scenarios to obtain diagnostic images.
6. Define and demonstrate advanced concepts of health information management including medical terminology and demonstrating understanding of computer usage, security and ethics.