Course Title: RAD 100 Radiographic Procedures I
Clock Hours: 3 hours Lecture / 1 hour Lab per week
Quarter Units: 3 Quarter Units
Instructor:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Quarter: 1
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 chest, abdomen, and bones of the upper and lower extremities (excluding the shoulder
and pelvic girdle). Terminology, accessory devices, equipment used in radiographic procedures, and the
application of protective devices will be discussed. To develop the student’s critical thinking skills, radiographic
phantoms will be used to demonstrate the principles of exposure. 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:
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Explain the structural organization of the human body from the cellular level to the whole organism.
List the ten body systems and describe the general function of each system.
Describe bone classifications and list examples of each classification.
Classify joints by their functional, structural, and movement characteristics.
Define and apply basic positioning terminology to include: body planes, body surfaces, specific body
positions, body movement, projections, and views.
Explain the importance of anatomical side markers and proper radiograph identification.
Explain the two general rules of determining positioning routines and apply these principles to specific
structures of the body.
Describe the anatomical structures of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the upper and lower extremities
(excluding the shoulder and pelvic girdle.)
Describe and perform, with a minimum of 80% accuracy, routine positions and projections of the chest,
abdomen, and bones of the upper and lower extremities (excluding the shoulder and pelvic girdle.)
Based on evaluation criteria, critique all radiographic views of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the upper
and lower extremities (excluding the shoulder and pelvic girdle) with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
Discuss and demonstrate the employment of radiation protection practices for all persons.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Explain all anatomical structures of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the upper and lower extremities.
2. Explain and perform in detail all routine positions and projections of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the
upper and lower extremities.
3. Select and justify the use of radiation protection and limiting devices utilized in routine radiographic
procedures of the chest, abdomen and bones of the upper and lower extremities.
4. Critique with a minimum of 80% accuracy, all radiographic views of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the
upper and lower extremities (excluding the shoulder / pelvic girdles.)
5. Perform two selected radiographic practical examinations with a minimum of 80% accuracy.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Textbook Title: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Vol. I, II and III
Author(s):
Eugene D. Frank MA, RT(R), FASRT
Bruce W. Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT
Barbara J. Smith, MS, RT(R)(QM), FASRT
Pub/Ed/Date:
Mosby, Inc.; 12th ed.; 2012
Workbook Title: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Procedures Workbook
Author(s):
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:
Written Evaluations
Mid-Term
Final Evaluation
Critical Thinking Exercises
Lab:
Practical Evaluations
Film Critiques
Positioning Lab
200 points (2 exams)
100 points
150 points
20 points (5 x 4) No late assignments accepted
200 points (100 x 2 practicals)
15 points (5 x 3 Film Evaluations) No makeup exercises
20 points (5 x 4 Pos Labs) No makeup labs
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TOTAL 705 points
GRADE POINT SCALE
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:
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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 I
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE
July 2nd
July 9th
TOPICS COVERED
Course Introduction:
Preliminary Steps in Radiography / Compensating Filters
*****NO CLASS****
July 16th
Lecture:
General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology
July 23rd
Test #1: Preliminary Steps in Radiography / General
Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning
Terminology / Compensating Filters
Lecture:
Anatomy and Positioning of the Chest
Positioning lab #1
Critical thinking exercises
Film Critique #1: Chest
Lecture:
Anatomy and Positioning of the Abdomen
Positioning lab #2
Critical thinking exercises
July 30th
August 6th
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION #1:
August 13th
MIDTERM (Comprehensive)
Film Critique #2: Abdomen
Lecture:
Anatomy / positioning of the Upper Extremity
Positioning lab#3
Critical thinking exercises
Test # 2: Upper Extremity
Film Critique #3: Upper Extremity
Lecture:
Anatomy / positioning of the Lower Extremity
Positioning lab #4
Critical thinking exercises
August20th
August 27th
Sept 3rd
Sept 12th
September
17th
PAGES
Vol. 1
Pgs. 2 – 64
Vol. 1
Pgs. 66 – 98
Vol. 1
Pgs.
486 – 527
Vol. #2
Pgs. 84 – 96
Chest, Abdomen
****HOLIDAY****
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION #2
FINAL EXAMINATION
(Comprehensive)
Vol. 1
Pgs.
100 – 171
Vol. 1
Pgs.
226 – 323