Course Specification
Institution :College/Department
King Abdulaziz University
College of Applied Medical Sciences
Department of Radiological Sciences
1- Course Identification and General Information
1- Course title and code: basic radiographic technique
RAD 230
2. Credit hours :
3 (2+1)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this
rather than list programs) :
Bs.c in radiological science
4-Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Mr Hamad Elniel Hassan Eltyib
5. Level/year at which this course is offered :
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
2nd Year
RAD 210
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
1
NO
2- Contents : this course covers
Introduction to radiographic technique regarding, different types of body
positions, part position, central ray location, collimation, image receptor
sizes and centering. Routine and special projections, Exposure factors and
factors affecting the image production, Radiographic examination of fingers,
thumb, hand and wrist, Radiographic examination of radius, ulna, elbow
joint, and humorous, Radiographic examination of shoulder, scapula and
clavicle, acromio-clavicular and sterno clavicular joints, Radiographic
examination of toes, foot, calcaneus, and ankle joint, Radiographic
examination of upper and lower leg and knee, Radiographic examination of
femur and hip joint, Radiographic examination of pelvis and sacroiliac joint,
Radiographic examination of chest for lungs and heart; routine and special
Projections, Revision and hands-on practice of positioning and equipment
handling.
3 - Objectives
By the end of the course, student shall be able to :1- Have the knowledge of the basic lines for all the body
parts which are employed In the radiological
investigation
2- Understand the method of preparing the x-ray film
for locomotors system, Thoracic cage ,
3- Gain and appropriate knowledge in the demonstration
lab.(Models & Fantoms ) Of the technical method of
x- ray films .This is really important to enable the
Students to be able for real application of these
radiological investigation Hospital.
4- Student may be able to write reports on those lab.
Experiments &gather those Report in the booklet .
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4-Course Outcomes:
A. Knowledge:
1. Understand basic parameters of radiographic examination of upper
and lower extremity, chest bony cage, shoulder girdle, pelvis and sacroiliac
joint, operation of x-ray equipment, patient care and handling and film
processing.
2. Possess knowledge of technical errors on the radiographic image.
B. Cognitive Skills:
Able to perform radiographic examination for routine and additional
projections of upper and lower limb, thorax cage (bony cage), shoulder
girdle, pelvis and sacroiliac joint in real clinical applications in hospital
environment.
C. Interpersonal skills and Responsibilities
1. Explain the radiographic technique to colleagues in the simulation lab.
2. Interact effectively and confidently with teacher during discussions.
3. Demonstrates leadership capabilities during group discussions.
D.
Analysis and Communication
1. Analyze whether acceptable or to be repeated the radiographic image
produced in the simulation laboratory on the phantom.
2. Communicate acquired knowledge and give convincing comments
related to radiographic technique.
5-Assessment methods for the above elements :
Continuous assessment (40)%on :
Test (1) & Test (2) and Practice exam.
Final examination (60)%on :
Written exam (40%)
Practical exam (20%)
6-Text Book:
Kathleen Clara Clark . Clark's Positioning in
Radiography. Year Book Medical Pub, Volume 1. c. 1979 10th Edition.
7-Reference Book:
Kenneth L. Bontrager, John Lampignano .Textbook of Radiographic
Positioning and Related Anatomy. Mosby; 6th Edition (February 8, 2005).
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8- Course Description:
A- Theoretical Contents
Week No.
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Item / Unit
Introduction to radiographic technique
regarding, different types of body
positions, part position, central ray location,
collimation, image receptor sizes and
centering. Routine and special projections.
Exposure factors and factors affecting the
image production.
Radiographic examination of fingers,
thumb, hand and wrist.
Radiographic examination of radius, ulna,
elbow joint, and humerus.
Test (1)
Radiographic examination of shoulder
joint
Radiographic examination of toes, foot,
calcaneus, and ankle joint.
Radiographic examination of upper and
lower leg and knee..
Radiographic examination of femur and hip
joint
Test (2)
Radiographic examination of pelvis and
sacroiliac joint.
Radiographic examination of chest for bony
thorax, ribs; routine and additional
projections
Radiographic examination of chest for bony
thorax, ribs; routine and additional
projections
Identification of various technical errors on
the radiographic images and criteria for
acceptance or rejection of radiograph
Revision and hands-on practice of
positioning and equipment handling.
Practical examination
Final examinations
4
Credit
Hours
3 ( 2+1 )
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B- Practical Contents:Remarks Lesson
In radiography laboratory different positions, central ray,
collimation, image receptor sizes are demonstrated.
In radiography laboratory practicing different exposure factors.
Week
1
2
Practicing radiographic technique for projections of hand, wrist,
fingers and thumb.
3
Practicing radiographic technique for projections of forearm,
elbow and humerus.
4
Test (1)
5
Practicing radiographic technique for projections of shoulder,
clavicle, acromio-clavicular, sterno-clavicular joints, and scapula.
6
Practicing radiographic technique for projections of foot, ankle,
toes and calcaneous.
7
Practicing radiographic technique for upper and lower parts of the
leg and knee joint.
8
Practicing radiographic technique for femur and hip joint.
Test (2)
9
10
Practicing radiographic technique for pelvis and sacro- iliac joint.
Practicing radiographic technique for chest for bony thoracic
cage, and ribs routine and additional projections
Practicing radiographic technical errors and image quality.
11
12
13
Practicing radiographic technique of positions and equipment
handling.
14
Practical revision.
15
5
9. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group
project, examination etc.)
Week due
1
Weekly
10 %
2
Class activates (in class quizzes. And
homework )
Test (1)
15 %
3
Test (2)
5
10
4
Practical exam .
16
20 %
5
Final Exam .
17
40 %
6
Proportion
of Final
Assessment
15 %