Idaho State University
Radiographic Science Program
R.S. 3311and 3341 Radiographic Methods II
Course Schedule
The following schedule is listed to show the due dates of the quizzes and tests. This is a
reminder, which is printed in the course syllabus: Tests or Quizzes not taken by the deadline will
receive a "ZERO". There will be no makeup tests unless you have PREARRANGED this with me
prior to the test deadline. The dates on this schedule are tentative and change from semester to
semester. Additionally the holidays President’s day and Spring break disrupt the schedule and
always results in a change of some of these dates.
Subject
Chapter 7: Lower Limb
Radiographic Anatomy
Radiographic Positioning
Positioning and exposure considerations
Digital imaging considerations
Pathologic indications
Radiographic critique
Bontragers Assignment
Web Review
Due Dates
January 30th, 2 online
quizzes due.
Lab 1, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions for
toes, foot, and ankle and then simulate these exams on each other. Expose
phantoms in each of these positions and then label the appropriate
anatomy. Review radiographs for technical excellence, anatomy, and pass
off simulations with course instructor prior to leaving lab.
Lab 2, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate the positions
for a tibia and knee exam, then simulate these exams on each other.
Expose phantoms in each of these positions and then label the appropriate
anatomy. Review radiographs for technical excellence, label anatomy,
and pass off simulations with course instructor prior to leaving lab.
Lab 3, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate the positions
for AP weight bearing, Rosenburg, Camp Coventry, Holmbald, Merchant
bilateral, Settegast, Hughston, Superoinferior sitting tangential methods of
the knee. Simulate these exams on each other. Expose phantoms in a
sunrise view and intercondylar fossa positions. Review radiographs for
technical excellence, label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course
instructor prior to leaving lab.
Test #1 Chapter 7 Lower Limb
Week of January 9th
Chapter 8: Femur and Pelvic Girdle
Radiographic Anatomy
(Femur, Pelvis, Hip, True and False Pelvis, Male vs Female,
Joints)
Radiographic Positioning
(Locating femoral head and neck, gonadal shielding, lower limb
rotation effects)
Digital considerations
February 15th, 2 online
quizzes due
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Week of January 16th
Week of January 23rd
January 31st Test
Idaho State University
Radiographic Science Program
R.S. 3311and 3341 Radiographic Methods II
Course Schedule
Pathologic indications
Radiographic critique
Bontragers Assignment
Web Review
Lab 1, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of January 31st
for the femur, pelvis and hip and then simulate these exams on each
other. Expose phantoms in each of these positions and then label
the appropriate anatomy. Review radiographs for technical excellence,
label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor prior to
leaving lab.
Lab 2, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of February 13th
for the following methods: Modified Cleaves, Danelius-Miller,
Judet, Pelvic inlet and outlet, Clements-Nakayama. Simulate these
positions with a lab partner with the course instructor. Expose
phantoms in the Danelius-Miller, and pelvic inlet outlet, and
Clements-Nakayama methods. Review radiographs for technical
excellence, label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor
prior to leaving lab.
Test #2 Chapter 7 Femur and Pelvic Girdle
February 16th Test
Chapter 9: Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Radiographic Anatomy
(Vertebral column, spinal curvatures, typical anatomy, joints,
atlas and axis, thoracic vertebrae, radiograph review, intervertebral
foramina and zygapophyseal joints)
Radiographic Positioning
(Topographic landmarks, positioning and technical
considerations)
Digital considerations
Pathologic indications
Radiographic critique
Bontragers Assignment
Web Review
March 15th, 2 online
quizzes due
Lab 1, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of February 20th
for the cervical spine and then simulate these exams on each other.
Expose the 3M chest phantom in an AP, both posterior obliques,
and x-table lateral. Label the appropriate anatomy. Review
radiographs for technical excellence, label anatomy, and pass off
simulations with course instructor prior to leaving lab.
Lab 2, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of February 27th
for the thoracic spine and then simulate these exams on each other.
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Idaho State University
Radiographic Science Program
R.S. 3311and 3341 Radiographic Methods II
Course Schedule
Expose the 3M chest phantom in an AP and lateral. Use a breathing
technique for the lateral to get the feel and sound of the exposure.
Refer to lab handouts for techniques. Review radiographs for technical
excellence, label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor
prior to leaving lab.
Lab 3, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of March 12th
for the following special projections: Lateral flexion and extension,
AP Fuchs, PA Judd, AP “wagging jaw”, AP axial pillars. Simulate
these projections on each other. Expose the 3M chest phantom in
the via the pillars method. Review radiographs for technical excellence,
label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor prior to
leaving lab.
Test #3 Chapter 9
March 16th Test
Chapter 10: Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx
Radiographic Anatomy
(Lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx anatomy, joint classification,
intervertebral foramina verses zygapophyseal joints)
Radiographic Positioning
Scoliosis
Spinal fusion
Bending studies Digital considerations
Pathologic indications
Radiographic critique
Bontragers Assignment
Web Review
April 10th, 2 online
quizzes due
Lab 1, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of March 19th
for the lumbar spine and then simulate these exams on each other.
Expose the 3M abdomen phantom in an AP, both posterior
obliques, lateral, and L5 S1-spot. Review radiographs for technical
excellence, label anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor
prior to leaving lab.
Lab 2, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of March 26th
for the sacrum and coccyx and then simulate these exams on each
other. Expose the 3M abdomen phantom in AP(s) and lateral(s).
Review radiographs for technical excellence, label anatomy, and pass off
simulations with course instructor prior to leaving lab.
Test #4 Chapter 10
April 11th Test
Chapter 14: Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System
Radiographic Anatomy
(Liver, gallbladder and biliary ducts, digestive system, oral
April 24th 2 online quizzes
due
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Idaho State University
Radiographic Science Program
R.S. 3311and 3341 Radiographic Methods II
Course Schedule
cavity and pharynx, esophagus, stomach, air distribution, digestion,
body habitus)
Radiographic Procedures
(double contrast, contrast media, digital fluoroscopy, radiation
protection during fluoro, esophagram procedure, upper GI)
Digital Imaging Considerations
Special postfluoroscopy projections
Radiographic Positioning
Bontragers Assignment
Web Review
Lab 1, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of April 9th
for an upper GI series and then simulate these exams on each other.
Expose the full body phantom in an LPO, AP, right lateral, and
RAO. Ms. Picksie does have air in her stomach so it is easy to see
on the radiograph. Review radiographs for technical excellence, label
anatomy, and pass off simulations with course instructor prior to leaving
lab.
Lab 2, With a lab partner watch the instructor demonstrate positions Week of April 16th
for an upper esophagram series and then simulate these exams on
each other. Expose the full body phantom in an RAO, lateral and
AP. Review radiographs for technical excellence, label anatomy, and pass
off simulations with course instructor prior to leaving lab.
Test #5 Chapter 14
April 25th Test
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Monday May 2nd in the
Nursing Lab
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