Course Title: RAD 200 Radiographic Procedures II
Clock Hours: 3 hours Lecture / 1 hour Lab per week
Quarter Units: 3 Quarter Units
Instructor:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Quarter: 2
PREREQUISITE:
Acceptance into the Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide the first year student with a working knowledge of routine radiographic positioning
for visualization of the shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic girdle, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax.
Terminology, accessory devices, equipment used in radiographic procedures, and the application of protective
devices will be discussed. The group process will be used to demonstrate and practice radiographic positioning,
critique radiographs, and learn good departmental principles and practice
COURSE APPROACH:
1. This course will consist of lecture/demonstration and practice involving class participation and image review
facilitated by the instructor. Reading assignments will precede each lecture.
2. Laboratory practice will be used to develop proficiency in positioning.
3. Handouts, visual aids, schematics, radiographs, and phantoms will be used to facilitate the learning
process.
4. In addition to scheduled evaluations, periodic reviews will be conducted.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the anatomical structures of the shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column,
and the bony thorax.
2. Describe and perform, with a minimum of 80% accuracy, routine positions and projections of the shoulder
girdle, the femur and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax.
3. Based on evaluation criteria, critique all radiographic views of the shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic
girdle, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Explain all anatomical structures of the shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column,
and the bony thorax.
2. Explain and perform in detail all routine positions and projections of shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic
girdles, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax.
3. Select and justify the use of radiation protection and limiting devices utilized in routine radiographic
procedures of the shoulder girdle, the femur and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax.
4. Critique, with a minimum of 80% accuracy, all radiographic views of the shoulder girdle, the femur and
pelvic girdles, the vertebral column, and the bony thorax.
5. Perform two selected radiographic procedures with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Textbook Title: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Vol. I, II
and III
Author:
Eugene D. Frank MA, RT(R), FASRT
Bruce W. Long, MS, RT (R) (CV), FASRT
Barbara J. Smith, MS, RT (R) (QM), FASRT
Mosby, Inc.; 12th ed.; 2012
Pub/Ed/Date:
Workbook Title: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Procedures Workbook
Author: Eugene D. Frank MA, RT(R), FASRT
Bruce W. Long, MS, RT (R) (CV), FASRT
Barbara J. Smith, MS, RT (R) (QM), FASRT
Jeannean Hall Rollins, MRC, BSRT (R) (CV)
Pub/Ed/Date: Mosby, Inc.; 12th ed.; 2012
EVALUATION SYSTEM
The student's final quarter grade will be a composite of all theory and laboratory evaluations for a total value of
approximately ________ points as follows:
Lecture:
In Class Quizzes
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Lab:
Practical Evaluations
Film Critiques
Positioning Lab
75 points (3 x 25) No make-ups
150 points
150 points
200 points (100 x 2 practicals)
25 points (5 x 5 Film Evaluations) No make-ups
30 points (6 x 5 Pos Labs) No make-ups
TOTAL 630 points
GRADE POINT SCALE
This course will follow the grading policy defined in the KPSAHS Student Handbook.
COURSE GRADING POLICY:
Letter Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
Performance in Percentage
94-100
90-93
88-89
84-88
80-83
78-79
70-77
Grade Points
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
Any didactic grade less than 70% is considered a failing grade. An exam average less than 70% is also considered a
failing grade.
Department Grading Policy:
The average grade of all written exams must be 70% or greater in order to gain credit for this course. The average
grade of any practical exams must be 70% or greater to gain credit for this course. The final grade is based upon
passing (separately) the written exams and any practical exams. One grade is assigned for the entire course. A final
grade of “F” or lower will be assigned to students averaging less than 70% in either the written or practical exams.
Cheating and Plagiarism:
Any form of cheating or plagiarism is serious and will not be tolerated. Academic achievement and proficiency in a
subject matter cannot be achieved through cheating and/or plagiarism. Any student, who knowingly cheats,
plagiarizes and allows/aids another student in cheating or plagiarism will receive up to and/or including the following:


A failing grade on a single assignment and/or final course grade
Suspension or dismissal from the program
Honesty is a necessary trait in all health professionals. KPSAHS expects all students to practice honest and ethical
behavior. Inability to fulfill this expectation will result in dismissal from the program.
Attendance Policy and Exam Make-Up Policy:
As stated in the Student Handbook, students are expected to attend all classes and labs. Attendance will be taken at
the beginning of each class period. A sign-in sheet is used to record daily attendance. It is the student’s
responsibility to sign in at each class (failure to do so will constitute an absence). The number of absences per
course should not exceed the number of classes held in one week. The student is responsible for upholding this
policy. Additional absences will result in a grade deduction.
* Any more than two (2) tardies OR two (2) absences or any combination of the two reduces the letter grade
by one.
Students who are absent on a test day must notify the instructor by phone, on the date of the exam or earlier, in order
to be allowed to take the exam at a later date. It is at the discretion of each individual instructor as to whether
or not an exam can be made-up, regardless of the reason for the absence. The student will be expected to take
the exam on the day of return. Failure to take any exam may result in an incomplete grade for the course. The
student will be expected to take the exam on the day of return (or an earlier date if arranged with the
instructor after the absence) and will have that test grade reduced by one letter grade.
If an exam is missed due to an unexcused absence, it may not be made up and a zero grade will be given for that
exam. An unannounced quiz missed due to any type of absence may not be made up and a zero grade will be
assigned.
Assignments submitted one day late will receive 50% of the total earned grade. Assignments submitted after
that will receive no grade. Students absent on the day an assignment is due shall be prepared to turn in their
assignment on return.
The final written exam for this class will be given at the time and date specified and must be taken at that time.
Classroom Management:
Use of all electronic devices is prohibited during class. Students found to be using such devices will be asked to
leave the class, an absence will be documented for that day, and a warning will be given.
There are no bathroom breaks during tests and quizzes.
Finals Week Attendance and Testing Policy:
1. All final exams will be comprehensive in content.
2. Students should not schedule any activities which conflict with finals week activities: e.g. - plan out of town trips,
schedule medical or dental appt., plan family activities, or other events which will prevent attendance during the
entire finals week.
3. The scheduled time for exam(s) will be determined for each quarter. This schedule will be strictly adhered to for all
written exams. Lab practical exams are scheduled during the quarter.
4. Mandatory attendance for all students is required. Failure to attend due to an unexcused absence for the
scheduled exam will result in a zero and a “F” being assigned and averaged into the final grade for the course.
5. Students with an excused absence (documented medical emergency) will not be allowed to take the exam at a
later date, but instead will be assigned a grade based upon all grades earned to date for that course.
RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE
Oct. 1st
TOPICS COVERED
TBA
Oct. 8th
Oct. 29th
Anatomy / Positioning of the Knee/Femur
Pos. Lab: Knee/Femur
Test
Anatomy / Positioning of the Shoulder Girdle
Pos. Lab: Shoulder Girdle
Test
Anatomy / Positioning of the Pelvis and Pelvic Girdle
Film critique:
Pos. Lab: Pelvis/ Hip
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Comprehensive)
Nov. 5th
PRACTICAL #1
Nov. 12th
Dec. 3rd
Anatomy/ Positioning of the Cervical Spine and Thoracic Spine
Film critique:
Pos. Lab: Cervical spine / Thoracic spine
Test
Anatomy/ Positioning of the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum/ Coccyx/ and
Special projections
Film critique:
Pos. Lab: Lumbar spine / Sacrum / Coccyx
No Class on Campus – Nov. 26 & Dec. 3
On Line KP Scholar Activity: Anatomy / Positioning of Bony
Thorax
On Line KP Scholar Activity: Film Critique Exercise
Dec. 10th
PRACTICAL #2 / Review
Oct. 15th
Oct. 22nd
Nov. 19th
Nov. 26th
PAGES
FINAL EXAMINATION (Comprehensive)
Dec. 17th
*NOTE: The student is responsible for all assigned readings. Although it may not be
covered in the lecture, this material will be included on all tests.
Vol. 1
Pgs.
296 - 323
Pgs.
174 - 224
Pgs.
326 - 362
Pgs.
364 - 411
Pgs.
412 - 444
Pgs.
446 - 483