Heartland Community College
Master Syllabus
Division for Health & Human Services
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: RAD 122
COURSE TITLE: Radiographic Procedures II
DATE PREPARED: October 10, 2007
DATE REVISED: August 6, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.2-510907
IAI NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: June 1, 2010
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include Prerequisites):
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 181, RAD 111, RAD 112, RAD 113, and
concurrent enrollment or successful completion of RAD 121 and RAD 123. This course includes
detailed instruction in radiographic anatomy, patient positioning, proper beam-part-image
receptor alignment and image analysis for bony thorax, spinal column, SI joints, scoliosis series,
long bone measurement/bone age studies, and fluoroscopic studies of the esophagus, upper
gastrointestinal system,and small bowel. A laboratory component is included.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Required:
Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B. (2007). Merrill's atlas of radiographic positions and
radiographic procedures (11th ed.). Volumes 1-3. St. Louis: Mosby.
Frank, E., Long, B., Smith, B., & Rollins, J. (2007) Workbook for Merrill's atlas of radiographic
positions and radiographic procedures. (11th ed.). Volumes 1-2. St. Louis: Mosby.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
This course was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree
or certificate program and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the
Illinois Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of
ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Outcomes
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment Methods
1.
Use proper radiographic positioning and
imaging terminology.
-Lab practice
-Return Demonstration
2.
Set the controls on the x-ray tube and table
with increased confidence.
-Lab practice
-Case scenarios
-Small work groups
3.
Use proper radiation safety methods to
minimize the radiation dose to patient, staff,
and self on a consistent basis.
-Lab practice
-Return Demonstrations
4.
Implement communication skills needed to
communicate with patients, staff, and other
students in a professional and courteous
manner.
-Lab practice
-Case scenarios
5.
Adapt the terminology used for positioning
and respiration instructions to coincide with
the patient’s level of understanding.
-Lab practice
-Case scenarios
6.
Obtain a pertinent history from a patient and
explain how that information is presented to
the radiologist in a proper manner.
-Lab practice
-Case scenarios
7.
Modify directions to patients with various
communication problems
-Case scenarios
-Group discussion
8.
Identify the anatomy related to the procedures
presented in this course and the previous
procedure course on drawings and
radiographic images.
-Exam
-Lab practice
Outcomes
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
Range of
Assessment Methods
9.
Practice setting the control panel for the
projection being done according to the
technologists’ instructions.
-Lab practice
10.
State the positioning and the image evaluation
criteria for each projection presented in this
course.
-Oral Quiz
-Exam
-Lab competency
11.
Position each projection presented in this
course.
-Small work groups
-Exam
-Lab competency & checkoff
12.
Identify each projection from a radiographic
image.
-Oral Quiz
-Group discussion
-Exam
-Lab competency
13.
Evaluate the radiographic image of any
projection presented in this course using its
stated image evaluation criteria
-Oral Quiz
-Group discussion
-Exam
-Lab competency
14.
Prepare radiographic contrast media used in
fluoroscopic studies of the esophagus, upper
gastrointestinal system, and small bowel.
-Lab practice
15.
Describe equipment and supplies necessary to
complete radiographic and fluoroscopic
procedures
-Lab practice
-Case scenarios
-Small work groups
16.
Simulate each projection correctly on a
person or phantom in a laboratory setting.
CT2
-Lab practice
-Level 1 Lab competency**
-Return Demonstration
17.
Identify self as learner and factors that
enhance or interfere with own learning.
PS1
-Self-evaluation-using
clinical evaluation form
**A Level 1 (Lab) competency is a timed simulation of a procedure done in the
laboratory on a person or a phantom and must be passed with an accuracy of 95%.
the
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
Bony Thorax
Upper Spine
Lower Spine
Upper Gastrointestinal including Esophagus
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a "C" grade or better for satisfactory completion of a radiography course
taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A
B
C
F
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93 - 100%
84 – 92%
75 - 83%
Below 75%
Course Grade consists of:
Average of 4 Unit Grades
Unit Grade (Average of Quizzes = 25% and Unit Test = 75% of Unit Grade)
Please Note: Each unit of Radiographic Procedures must be passed individually.
Makeup grades will not affect the course grade.
Workbook assignments will consist of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Each unsatisfactory
(U) will be result in a 9% point drop in the Unit Grade.
Clinical skills will be tested on a weekly basis and the student must pass a Level I (Lab)
competency satisfactorily on each procedure. The student must pass the Level I (Lab)
competency prior to attempting the procedure in clinical. Competency and Lab grades will
consist of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Students MUST pass both the theory and lab
portion of the course. If a student passes the theory portion with a 75% or better but performance
is unsatisfactory in the lab area, the student will receive an "F” for the course. If the student's
performance in the lab area is satisfactory but theory average is less than 75%, the student will
receive an "F" for the course.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
All papers must be legible. If writing, the student needs to write in black ink. Textbook
assignments and handouts are to be read before class and workbook assignments are to be
completed and handed in on assigned dates.