VT 250 Radiology for Veterinary Technicians
Fall Quarter
Instructor:
Dr. Salvador Hurtado
Office: 110-Q. Phone: 964-6665. E-mail: shurtado@pierce.ctc.edu
Office Hours: M 1-2, T 10-12, Th 10-12
Materials of Instruction:
Radiography in Veterinary Technology, 4th edition, Lavin.
Class notes packet.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
Correctly take radiographic exposures.
2.
Properly develop radiographs.
3.
Evaluate radiographs and improve the radiographic technique.
4.
Formulate radiographic technique charts.
5.
Restrain and position animals for radiographs.
6.
Demonstrate proper care of x-ray machine, film, cassettes, and other equipment.
7.
Prepare all developing solutions.
8.
Load cassettes.
9.
File film.
10.
Understand the possible hazards of x-ray radiation and the safety precautions
necessary to minimize exposure to it.
LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Radiation Safety
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 3)
#2
Basis of radiation
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 1; Kay article)
#3
Production of x-rays
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 2)
#4
Recording the image
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 6)
#5
Exam
#6
Radiographic exposure factors
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 4)
#7
Radiographic image-- density, contrast, and detail
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 5)
#8
Technique chart
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 9)
#9
Exam
#10
Exotic Animal Radiography; Alternative Imaging Technologies
(Reading: Lavin, chapters 20 and 21)
LABORATORY SCHEDULE:
Week #1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
Orientation; developing process
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 7)
Developing process; radius/ulna
(Reading: Lavin, chapter 7, pages 165-66)
Positional terminology; Tibia/Fibula
(Reading: Lavin, pages 184-85, chapter 12, Shively article)
Shoulder
(Reading: Lavin, pages 157-58)
Exam.
Abdomen
(Reading: Lavin, pages 230-31))
Thorax
(Reading: Lavin, pages 226-27)
Pelvis; O.F.A. films
(Reading: Lavin, pages 174-79)
Skull. Exam.
(Reading: Lavin, pages 192-93, 197)
Contrast study radiographs.
(Reading: Lavin, pages 234-36, 238 Outline, 245-46 Outline)
GRADING PROCEDURE:
2 Midterm exams (75 pts. each)
2 Laboratory exams (50 pts. each)
Final exam
Laboratory quizzes
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150 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
25 pts.
375 Total Points
Grades will be assigned based on the percentage of total points attained in accordance with the
departmental grading system. Wearing an approved uniform is required in all lectures and
laboratories.
Each student is to actively participate in the production of a diagnostic radiograph during
the laboratory. Each time a student is absent from the laboratory 20 points will be
deducted from the total number of points attained for the course. A maximum of 100
points may be deducted from a student’s grade for attendance during the quarter.
Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or
services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to
register with the Access & Disability Services (ADS) Office, Room 300K in the cascade
Building. You may also call the ADS Office to make an appointment to meet with the ADS
Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527. Students requesting academic adjustments must
obtain the approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services (green) form
provided by ADS before any adjustments are made.
Emergency Procedure
Call 911 and then Campus Safety in response to an imminent threat to persons or property.
In the event of an evacuation (intermittent horns & strobes), gather all personal belongings
and leave the building using the nearest available safe exit. Be prepared to be outside
for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any building or structure. So long as it is
safe to do so students are expected to stay on campus and return to class after evacuations
that last less then 15 minutes. Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed by
an Evacuation Director (identified by orange vests) or by three horn blasts or bell rings.
Please notify the nearest Campus Safety Officer or Evacuation Director of any one left in
the building or in need of assistance. Should a class be cancelled, it is your responsibility to
keep up on reading, homework, and deliverable assignments.
Fort Steilacoom Campus Safety (253) 964-6751
Puyallup Campus Safety (253) 840-8481
In the event of an evacuation, do not take animals outside. Take awake/tranquilized
animals back to the wards. Discontinue anesthetic procedures (turn gas machines off) and
place anesthetized animals on the floor. The doctor will determine if the animal should be
extubated or if the endotracheal tube should be left in place. Do not take time to return
anesthetized animals to the ward area.