RADT 183C Clinical Radiography 4
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in all of the radiographic procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses. Topics include: patient care; behavioral and social competency; advanced radiographic anatomy; equipment utilization; exposure techniques; sterile techniques; integration of procedures and/or observation of angiographic, interventional, minor special procedures; integration of procedures and/or observation of special equipment use; integration of procedures and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures; and final completion of all required clinical competencies. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
RADT 183CClinical Radiography 4
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I. General Information
Department
Health Professions Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
405
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in all of the radiographic procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses. Topics include: patient care; behavioral and social competency; advanced radiographic anatomy; equipment utilization; exposure techniques; sterile techniques; integration of procedures and/or observation of angiographic, interventional, minor special procedures; integration of procedures and/or observation of special equipment use; integration of procedures and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures; and final completion of all required clinical competencies. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Apply advanced critical thinking skills to solve complex radiographic problems, especially in trauma, pediatric, and mobile radiography situations.
- Assess and adapt imaging protocols based on patient condition and procedural needs, ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in a clinical environment, providing clear instructions to patients and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care.
- Exhibit ethical and legal responsibility in all clinical activities, adhering to professional standards of practice and patient confidentiality.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies