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Aug 14, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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RAD 111 - Radiographic Positioning I
Description: Fundamentals of radiographic positioning for the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, chest, pelvis, pelvic girdle, and abdomen.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Technology program. Reading Proficiency.
Corequisite: RAD 100 , RAD 111L , RAD 125 , RAD 170 , and RAD 175 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Positioning and projection terminology
- General and patient considerations
- Positioning considerations
- Image analysis standards
- Image production factors and corrective actions
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss radiographic technique using anatomic, positioning and projection terminology. (1, 3-5)
- Describe patient communication techniques and planning. (2,3)
- Discuss patient positioning techniques for common exams. (3)
- Assess anatomy as well as radiographic image appearance, characteristics of structures visualized, and if the radiograph is acceptable or requires corrective action. (1,4,5)
- Explain image production factors and corrective action for routine positions. (5)
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