RAD 212 - Radiographic Positioning IV

Description
This course places primary emphasis on special procedures including venipuncture, urology studies, trauma, mobile, surgical radiographic studies, pediatric radiography, angiographic and interventional procedures, computed tomography, and diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology Program
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $80.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Radiologic Technology, A.A.A.S.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe brain functions, structure, and the distribution and function of the cranial and spinal nerves.
Describe the function and structure of the spinal cord, nerve cells, and meninges.
State the types of blood, describe the composition and characteristics of blood, and differenctiate between blood plasma and serum.
Label parts of the human heart, describe the flow of blood through the heart, and identify the main vessels that blood flows through.
Differentiate between systematic and pulmonary circulation.
Label and describe the parts of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Describe the formation of urine.
Describe the components and common terms used in relation to the CT imaging system.
Describe the general purpose of commonly performed CT studies and discuss the general radiation safety and protection practices associated with CT.
Define the categories of contrast agents, describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents, and discuss the appropriate way to prepare for injection of contrast agents.
Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique, identigy and describe complications associated with venipuncture, discuss various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous access.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues.
Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things.
Translate or explain what written information means and/or how it can be used.

Course Outline:
I. Urinary System and Venipuncture

A. Radiographic Anatomy

B. Venipuncture

C. Radiographic Procedures

D. Radiographic Positioning

II. Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

A. Equipment, Principles, and Terminology

B. Trauma and Mobile Positioning

C. Surgical Radiography

III. Pediatric Radiography

A. Introduction and Principles

B. Radiographic Positioning (Chest and Skeletal System)

C. Radiographic Procedures of the Pediatric Abdomen

IV. Angiography and Interventional Procedures

A. Radiographic Anatomy

B. Angiographic Procedures

C. Interventional Imaging Procedures

D. Nonvascular Interventional Procedures

V. Computed Tomography

A. Radiographic Anatomy

B. Basic Principles

C. Clinical Applications

VI. Special Radiographic Procedures

A. Introduction

B. Arthrography

C. Biliary Duct Procedures

D. Hysterosalpingography

E. Myelography

F. Orthoroentgenography

G. Conventional Tomography

VII. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

A. Nuclear Medicine

B. PET

C. Radiation Oncology Therapy

D. Sonography

E. Mammography

F. Bone Densitometry

G. MRI

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 50-60%

Facilitated Discusion: 10-15%

Group Work 20-30%

Lab: 30% Scheduled Seperately
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
RT 212 Test or Project #5 Radiographic Positioning 4-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Total Lab Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100568
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 32
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Radiologic Technology
Discipline: RT
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below), Certification/License Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Certification/License Requirement: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Professionally qualified through work experience in field: Individual must have knowledge and certification in diagnostic radiology with a minimum two year or 4000 hours in a hospital setting. Program Accreditation Requirements: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 17:05:09
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025