Course Number and Title:
RAD 222 Selected Topics in Radiography
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RAD 260
Course Credits and Hours
2 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course is a review of program content in preparation for the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination. The focus is on content areas relevant to the national certification exam, and the student self-identifies areas where remediation may be necessary.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Review patient care to include patient interactions and management in radiology. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Review concepts of radiation safety to include radiation physics, radiobiology, and protection. (CCC 2, 4; PGC 3)
- Review image production to include image acquisition, technical evaluation, equipment operation, and quality management. (CCC 2, 4, 6; PGC 4)
- Review imaging procedures for the anatomic regions listed on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) content specifications. (CCC 2, 5; PGC 1, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Review patient care to include patient interactions and management in radiology.
- Discuss the radiologic technologist's role and responsibility regarding ethical and legal aspects of patient care.
- Explain modes of communication and challenges the radiologic technologist may face when interacting with patients.
- Explain patient transfer techniques, routine patient monitoring, and assisting patients with medical equipment.
- Discuss medical emergencies and associated pharmacologic agents the radiologic technologist may encounter.
- Identify appropriate infection control strategies including how to handle and dispose of toxic or hazardous waste material.
- Review concepts of radiation safety to include radiation physics, radiobiology, and protection.
- Discuss the principles of radiation physics and x-ray production.
- Explain biological aspects of radiation.
- Differentiate between coherent, Compton, and Photoelectric interactions with matter.
- Identify appropriate measures to minimize patient exposure and protection of personnel.
- Review image production to include image acquisition, technical evaluation, equipment operation, and quality management.
- Discuss the selection of exposure factors influencing receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion.
- Explain the use of exposure technique charts and automatic exposure control during image production.
- Identify characteristics of the digital imaging system that contribute to spatial resolution, contrast resolution, and image signal.
- Identify the components of radiographic imaging equipment to include features associated with image processing and display.
- Explain the criteria for image evaluation of exposure factors.
- Discuss required timeframes and tolerances for quality control of imaging equipment and accessories.
- Review imaging procedures for the anatomic regions listed on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) content specifications.
- Review imaging procedures for the head, spine, and pelvis.
- Review imaging procedures for the thorax and abdomen to include gastrointestinal and urological studies.
- Review special imaging procedures to include bone age, bone surveys, myelography, and arthrography.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments: |
- Exams (5 equally weighted)
| 80% |
Formative Assessments |
| 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of radiologic procedures on all patient populations.
- Professionally utilize verbal, nonverbal and written communication in patient care intervention and professional relationships.
- Demonstrate professional growth and development by practicing the profession's code of ethics and comply with the profession's scope of practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the performance of radiographic procedures.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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