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May 25, 2026
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Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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RAD 104 - Limited Radiographic Positioning Lab II
Description: Application of radiographic positioning for the vertebral column, cranium/sinuses, abdomen, pelvis. Includes procedural considerations for age-specific and trauma imaging.
Prerequisites: RAD 101 and RAD 105
Corequisite:
Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 6
Course Content:
- Terminology for positioning and projection
- Procedural and general considerations
- Positioning considerations
- Image analysis standards
- Image production factors and corrective action
Learning Outcomes:
- Use radiographic technique by verbalizing anatomic, positioning, and projection terminology. (1,3,4,5)
- Apply patient communication techniques and planning. (2,3)
- Apply patient positioning techniques for common exams. (3)
- Perform image analysis evaluating the anatomy, the radiographic image appearance, characteristics of structures visualized, and if the radiograph is acceptable or requires corrective action. (1,4,5)
- Employ image production factors and corrective action for routine positions. (5)
Required Assessment:
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