SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAM
Date prepared 8-15-06
COURSE TITLE
RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE EVALUATION I AND LAB
COURSE NUMBER:
RADR 1202
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program
TEXTBOOK: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE ANALYSIS: 2ND EDITION
AUTHOR: MC QUILLEN MARTENSEN
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course will allow the student to scientifically analyze radiographic image qualities
and the effects of exposure variables upon these qualities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will define, recognize, evaluate qualities of the radiographic image and
analyze the effects of exposure variables upon each image quality.
This course is a study of radiographic principles relating to radiographic quality.
Included is an introduction to film and patient identification issues, legal ramifications of
the use of film and patient identification markers, density, contrast and other quality
factors such as detail, distortion, motion, artifacts, double exposure, grids and
positioning.
SCANS COMPETENCIES:
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was established to
determine skills that students need in order to succeed in the work environment.
1. Basic Skills
5. Interpersonal Skills
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2. Thinking Skills
3 Personal Qualities
4. Resources
6 Information
7. Systems
8. Technology
COURSE OBJECTIVES WITH SCANS:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Recognize proper patient identification on the radiograph
Identify appropriate positioning marker location
Evaluate radiographs for appropriate film size and axis
Determine acceptable identification blocker placement
Discuss the legal ramifications of improper use of film and patient identification
Differentiate between the concepts of vision and perception
Discuss the effects filtration has on the patient and finished radiograph
Identify the prime factors in radiographic exposure
Discuss patient and technologist safety relating to the patient as a beam emitter
Utilize a grid and give examples of grid benefits and errors
Categorize the components of radiographic screens according to function
Combine different films with varying speed and screen types for comparison
purposes
13. Perform sensitometry on radiographs to determine what exposure latitude,
contrast and speed exists on a particular film
14. Recognize both patient and equipment generated artifacts on radiographs
TEACHING STRATEGIES:
The teaching strategy will include lecture/discussion, group activities, including
laboratory, independent reading assignments, group discussion, written assignments and
student presentations.
HONOR SYSTEM:
The Radiologic Technology Courses strictly adhere to the SWTJC Code of Conduct. In
particular, academic dishonesty, that however small, creates a breach in academic
integrity. A student’s participation in this course comes with the expectation that his or
her work will be completed in full observance of SWTJC’S Code of Conduct.
Many components of this course are designed to be highly interactive with students
helping each other learn. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many
resources avail-able, including the internet, other textbooks and journals, faculty and
peers. This interactive collegial learning environment is conducive for life-long learning.
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Specific components of this course are designed to represent the efforts of each student
individually and not to be shared. These components include the quizzes, written
assignments and the comprehensive final exam. When students submit their efforts for
grading, they are attesting they abided by this rule.
By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants SWTJC a “limited right” to all
intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The “limited
right” shall include but will not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work
product in order to verify originality, authenticity and for educational purposes.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Any student with special needs due to disabilities of any kind should discuss those needs
with the faculty at the beginning of the semester. Campus resources are available for all
students.
EVALUATION:
The course grade will be a cumulative sum of all tests administered and averaged.
GRADE SCALE:
90-100
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64 and below
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MISSED EXAMINATIONS:
Make-up examinations are not an automatic option. If you miss an exam, you must make
an appointment with the instructor to discuss options.
Course schedules will be handed out by the instructor on the first day of class.
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