Radiologic Technology Program
Radiographic Portfolio Film Assignment
Radiographic Practicum II – V
Goal: Students will be able to analyze a radiographic film for radiographic quality
and positioning skills.
Directions: Each semester you will be required to select 2 examinations and place
them in your portfolio. Please provide the clinical instructor with the following
selections by the end of each semester.
Semester 2: 1 chest projection and 1 abdomen projection
Semester 3: 1 lower extremity and 1 upper extremity projection
Semester 4: 1 gastrointestinal projection and 1 trauma projection
Semester 5: 1 skull or facial projection, 1 spine projection
These images should be examples of your best work, so you may want to critique
them very carefully before you turn them in. For each projection selected, use the
following procedure:
1. Select an exam that is an example of your best work, one from each category
specified.
2. Select one projection from that exam.
3. Copy the patient’s film, MAKING SURE THE PATIENT’S INFORMATION IS
DELECTED FROM THE COPY FILM or Keep record of the patient’s name and
date of the examination so original can be located if necessary.
4. Fill out the “Portfolio Film Information Form” completely, correctly and neatly.
5. See the grading form for more specific criteria.
6. Turn in the “Portfolio Film Evaluation Form” with your image to the clinical
instructor by the end of the semester.
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Patient’s NAME #____________________________ Date of Exam: _____________
Portfolio Film Information Form
Radiographic Practicum II – V
Student’s Name____________________________ Date__________________________
Name of the Examination and Projection: _______________________________
Critique the image for proper positioning, anatomy demonstrated, and
technical factors section?
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What can you do the next time you perform this exam to make the image
better or make the patient more comfortable?
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Portfolio Grading System
Portfolio film assignments will be scored using the following form. The
student must meet all of the criteria stated to receive the top score in each
category. Not meeting all criteria will result in the lower score.
I. Assignment Parameters
A.
Due Date
3
The project was handed in on or before the stated due date.
0
The project was handed in late.
B.
Spelling and Grammar
5
Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation were demonstrated.
4
The form contained some errors in spelling, grammar and/or
punctuation.
1
The form contained many spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
C.
Neatness
3
The form was filled out neatly.
0
The form was not filled out neatly and was difficult to read or
understand.
D.
Selection of Radiograph
5
The student selected an exceptional quality radiograph that was in
the defined category. This case may be unique to pathology,
situation, or difficulty.
4
The student selected a good quality radiograph that was in the defined
category.
1
The student did not select a projection from the defined criteria or
selected a poor quality radiograph.
II. Quality
A.
Critique
25
The critique was relevant, organized and demonstrated all 4 of the
following skills: Divide into a set of factors, explain, examine and
judge the factors,
23
The critique was relevant, organized and demonstrated at least 3 of
the above skills.
21
The critique was relevant, organized and demonstrated at least 2 of
the above skills.
10
The critique was relevant, organized and demonstrated at least 1 of
the above skills.
5
The critique was irrelevant, incomplete and unorganized.
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Portfolio Grading System Continue:
B.
Description of “Best Work” (State 4-5 reasons why this radiograph is an
example of your best work.)
8
The student thoroughly described why s/he considered this
radiograph an example of their best work.
6
The student described why s/he considered this radiograph an
example of their best work, but did not describe it with much detail.
1
The student did not describe why s/he considered this radiograph to
be an example of their best work.
C.
Description of Anatomy Best Demonstrated (i.e. How the ulnar deviation
better demonstrates the scaphoid.)
8
A thorough explanation of anatomy best demonstrated was included.
6
Anatomy best demonstrated was included but did not include any
details.
1
Anatomy best demonstrated was not included.
D.
Technical Factors (i.e. breathing technique, optimum kVp, short exposure
time, high mA.)
9
A thorough understanding of imaging principles was demonstrated
through the interpretation of technical factors used and how they
relate to the final image.
7
The student identified correct technical factors but elaborated on
them very little.
1
The student did not identify correct technical factors.
E.
Terminology
8
The use of proper terminology led to an impression of professionalism.
6
Use of correct terminology was random.
1
Terminology was used incorrectly and sounded unprofessional.
F.
Central Ray
3
The correct central ray for the chosen projection was identified.
0
The correct central ray for the chosen projection was not identified.
III. Overall (Holistic) Impression
23
21
19
10
5
Well above expectations
Above expectations
As expected
Below expectations
Well below expectations
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