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 = = = = 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.