Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: RADT
Course #: 107
Course Title: Radiographic Procedures I
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at
a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description (Insert new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
2.0
3.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [__] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of
in-class instruction.)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 15
Lab Instruction: 5
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction.
Maximum enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum
Class Size)
3.
4.
Catalog Description (Insert new/revised description below):
Builds upon knowledge and skills obtained in RADT 100. This course is designed
with both a didactic and laboratory component. Emphasis is placed on the
demonstration and practice of fluoroscopic and intermediate radiographic
procedures. Enrollment is restricted to students in the clinical component
of the Radiologic Technology AS program. A course fee is required.
Prerequisites: RADT 100, 106
Minimum Grade Required
C
Corequisites:
Other:
5.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
• Interpret and use standard positioning terms in verbal and written
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Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: RADT
Course #: 107
Course Title: Radiographic Procedures I
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communication
Explain and demonstrate appropriate communication with patients and their
families as it pertains to radiographic exams
Explain and demonstrate proper use of imaging equipment, supplies, and
devises
Simulate radiographic exams from start to finish on a person or phantom in a
laboratory setting
Explain and demonstrate how to adapt radiographic exams to atypical
conditions and patient physical, mental, cultural, and emotional variations
Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall
image quality
6.
Planned Sequence of Instruction
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
1.
Radiographic procedures (radiographic anatomy, positioning, patient care
and communication, image critique) of the vertebral column
2.
Radiographic procedures (radiographic anatomy, positioning, patient care
and communication, image critique) of the skull, facial bones, and
sinuses
3.
Radiographic procedures (radiographic anatomy, positioning, patient care
and communication, image critique) of the thoracic viscera and bony
thorax
4.
Radiographic procedures (radiographic anatomy, positioning, patient care
and communication, image critique) of the abdomen without contrast
7.
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is
part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has
been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
Competency skill tests through observation. Written examination, written
reports, projects, and presentations.
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory,
A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
C- lecture/lab: Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic
Procedures volume one and two (latest edition)
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Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: RADT
Course #: 107
Course Title: Radiographic Procedures I
C- lecture: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, & Procedures Workbook volume
one and two (latest edition)
9.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Rebecca Shoener
Date: 9/21/12
10.
Approved by Department Chairperson:
Date: 10/21/12
11.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Lori A. Fair
Date12/11/12
12.
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335,
subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the
policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is
consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar
courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and
universities.
13.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Erika Steenland
Date: 12/13/12
14.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: James E. Baxter, P.G.
Date: 12/20/13
15.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 200430
16.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
10/3/11 – 5-Year Review
10/3/11- Catalog description & prerequisite/co-requisites
10/11/12 – Digital Description & Prerequisite/Co-requisite
06/16/15 – Added new blended ratio format & approved maximum enrollment - Fall 15- nb
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