| Clinical Experience 1A |
RAD 1A |
- The student will demonstrate proper use of lead markers.
- The student will position the patient and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part.
- The student will use personnel and radiation protection measures each exam warrants
- The student will use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the healthcare team
- The student will critique images for appropriate anatomy, accuracy of positioning, image quality, and patient identification.
- Students will select optimal technical factors
- Student/Graduate will adapt standard procedures as needed.
- Student/Graduate will determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
- Student/Graduate will demonstrate professional work ethics.
- Student/Graduate will provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
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Clinical Experience 1B |
RAD 1B |
- The student will demonstrate proper use of lead markers.
- The student will position the patient and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part.
- The student will use personnel and radiation protection measures each exam warrants
- The student will use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the healthcare team
- The student will critique images for appropriate anatomy, accuracy of positioning, image quality, and patient identification.
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Clinical Experience 2A |
RAD 2A |
- The student will select technical factors appropriate for the part examined to produce a diagnostic image.
- The student will demonstrate advanced-level competency on radiographic examinations.
- The student will be able to explain radiographic procedures to patients completely and clearly.
- The student will be able to operate the beam restrictor to limit radiation exposure and improve image quality.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to perform job related functions.
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Clinical Experience 2B |
RAD 2B |
- The student will demonstrate proper aseptic and sterile technique.
- The student will accurately assess patient condition for every radiographic procedure.
- The student will be able to select technical factors appropriate for the body part being radiographed.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of radiographic procedures.
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Clinical Experience 3A |
RAD 3A |
- The student will critique images for appropriate anatomy, accuracy of positioning, image quality, and patient identification.
- The student will demonstrate proper use of lead markers.
- The student will position the patient and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part.
- The student will use personnel and radiation protection measures each exam warrants
- The student will use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the healthcare team
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Clinical Experience 3B |
RAD 3B |
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the clinical setting
- The student will select proper technical factors (kVp & mAs)
- Student will demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of procedures.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to critique images for appropriate anatomy, accuracy of positioning, image quality, and patient ID.
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Clinical Experience 3C |
RAD 3C |
- The student has adequate knowledge of radiographic procedures and competently applies technical skills in clinical applications.
- The student will determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
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Clinical Experience 4 |
RAD 4 |
- The student will demonstrate technical competency.
- Student/Graduate will apply accurate positioning skills
- The student will use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the healthcare team
- The student will use personnel and radiation protection measures each exam warrants
- Student/Graduate will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.
- Student/Graduate will determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
- Student/Graduate will provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
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Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7A |
RAD 7A |
- The student will determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images
- Student/Graduate will communicate effectively
- The student will position the patient and gantry to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part
- Student/Graduate will select optimal technical factors
- Students will demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of procedures.
(#1- under Technical Skills on Clinical Evaluation Form)
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Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7B |
RAD 7B |
- Student/Graduate will communicate effectively
- The student will determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images
- The student will position the patient and gantry to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part
- Student will be able to select accurate protocol and procedure parameters for each examination.
- Student/Graduate will select optimal technical factors
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Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation |
RAD 72 |
- The student will evaluate Computed Tomography (CT) images for artifacts.
- The student will evaluate Computed Tomography (CT) images for artifacts.
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Computed Tomography Procedures and Patient Care |
RAD 71 |
- The student will match the symptoms with the appropriate medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction/problem.
- The student will match the symptoms with the appropriate medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction/problem.
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Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy and Pathology |
RAD 70 |
- The student will identify various anatomic structures displayed on axial, multiplanar, and three-dimensional computed tomography images.
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Digital Imaging in Radiology |
RAD 32 |
- Relate the exposure indicator values to technical factors and patient exposure.
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Fluoroscopy and Radiobiology |
RAD 31 |
- The student will identify the structure and function of the image intensifier.
- The student will identify radiation induced chemical reactions, potential biologic damage, & factors influencing radiation response/radiosensitivity of cells .
- Students will identify the components of the fluoroscopy unit, to include the image intensifier, viewing/recording system as well as their functions in the fluoroscopy system.
- Student will be able to accurately determine various deterministic effects.
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Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care |
RAD 50 |
- The student will describe the principles of radiation protection.
- The student will describe and understand the principles of professional ethics set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- The student will describe and understand legal considerations relative to the patient/peer/physician relationship.
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Mammography Principles and Procedures |
RAD 40 |
- The student will analyze images for diagnostic quality and identify image quality problems
- The student will identify the internal anatomy and external anatomy of the breast
- The student will define the assessment categories within the Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System (BI-RADS)
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Patient Care in Radiologic Technology |
RAD 91 |
- The student will identify common emergency situations.
- The student will correctly transfer patients.
- The student will acquire and record vital signs
- The student will describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.
- The student will identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.
- Students will develop knowledge of effective communication.
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Radiographic Pathology |
RAD 30 |
- Accurately identify pathology presented on radiographic images.
- The student will identify various fractures shown on images provided.
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Radiographic Procedures I |
RAD 61B |
- The student will analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
- The student will identify structures demonstrated on radiographic images
- The student will describe standard positioning terms
- The student will describe positioning methods for each projection
- The student will determine corrective measures to improve a non-diagnostic image
- The student will identify a diagnostic image of the affected body part
- The student will determine the projection required to best demonstrate a given anatomical area or pathology
- The student will determine the general body position to best demonstrate a given anatomical area or pathology
- The student will determine the central ray direction for each projection
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Radiographic Procedures II |
RAD 62B |
- The student will analyze images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction.
- The student will identify structures demonstrated on radiographic images
- The student will describe standard positioning terms
- The student will describe positioning methods for each projection
- The student will determine corrective measures to improve a non-diagnostic image
- The student will identify a diagnostic image of the affected body part
- The student will determine the projection required to best demonstrate a given anatomical area or pathology
- The student will determine the general body position to best demonstrate a given anatomical area or pathology
- The student will determine the central ray direction for each projection
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Radiologic Procedures I Laboratory |
RAD 61C |
- The student will identify a diagnostic image of the affected body part.
- The student will select image receptor and/or grid combinations appropriate for the part being examined
- Students will produce diagnostic quality images
- Student will utilize appropriate radiation protection
- The student will identify structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images
- The student will implement corrective measures to improve non-diagnostic images
- The student will demonstrate adequate use of the beam restrictor
- The student will accurately place the correct lead marker on the image receptor
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Radiologic Procedures II Laboratory |
RAD 62C |
- The student will identify structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images
- The student will identify a diagnostic image of the affected body part
- The student will use radiation protection measures warranted by each exam
- The student will accurately place the correct lead marker on the image receptor
- The student will demonstrate adequate use of the beam restrictor
- The student will implement corrective measures to improve non-diagnostic images
- The student will position the phantom and image receptor to achieve accurate demonstration of the affected body part
- The student will select image receptor and/or grid combinations appropriate for the part being examined
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Theory of Radiologic Technology |
RAD 64 |
- The student will successfully pass practice registry examinations.
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Theory of Radiologic Technology |
RAD 62A |
- The student will be able to identify how beam filtration affects x-ray beam intensity, beam quality, and patient exposure.
- The student will identify magnification, general distortion, spatial distortion, and subject or technique factors on radiographic images.
- The student will describe methods of how x-rays interact with matter.
- Student will be understand the basic concepts of Digital Imaging.
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Theory of Radiologic Technology |
RAD 63 |
- The students will identify appropriate basic emergency care for patients with a contrast media reaction.
- 2018 (class 2019) 85% of students will be able to identify at least 90% of the anatomic parts shown on sectional anatomy images.
- Student/Graduate will demonstrate effective written communication skills
- The student will use appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public, and members of the healthcare team
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Theory of Radiologic Technology |
RAD 61A |
- The student will identify related radiology terminology concerning electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism.
- The student will identify the general components and functions of the x-ray tube.
- The student will identify the function of the X-ray Circuitry.
- The student will identify the structure and function of the x-ray circuit
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