RAD 110 - Radiographic Positioning and Image Analysis I

1. Terminology for positioning and projection
2. Procedural and general considerations
3. Positioning considerations
4. Image analysis standards
5. Image production factors and corrective action

1. Use anatomical nomenclature. (1,5)
2. Define standard positioning terms related to procedures of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (1)
3. Explain general considerations for radiographic procedures of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography including an evaluation of radiographic orders, patients with special needs, room preparation and patient communication. (2)
4. Adapt general positioning considerations of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen and related mobile radiography for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image quality. (3)
5. Utilize image analysis standards to identify and evaluate the anatomy and radiographic image appearance characteristics of structures visualized on routine radiographs of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (4)
6. Employ image production factors and corrective action for the special positions/projections of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and related mobile radiography. (5)