Intermediate Radiographic Procedures Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Becky Burton (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Washington Street Campus- Ware Student Commons- 210
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Course
RADR-2401-001 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
Prerequisites
RADR 1411
Course Description
A continuation of the study of the proper manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning and alignment of the anatomical structure and equipment and evaluation of images for proper demonstration of anatomy.
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Hours
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
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Supplies
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Student Performance
\ During this course the student will learn to “POSE’ the body into all fundamental positions which deal with upper and lower extremities and the skull. The student will also learn to critique finished radiographs of the same body parts. This course is included as a requirement for all radiography majors so that the graduate will have a working knowledge of the basic anatomy and procedures necessary to produce quality radiographs.
\\ End-of-Course Outcomes: Manipulate equipment; perform intermediate level procedures in positioning; align anatomical structures and equipment; and evaluate images.
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GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
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After completion of RAD 2301, the student should...
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1. Know basic positioning terminology
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2. Know the anatomy which is pertinent to each body part studied
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3. Know pertinent topographical anatomy
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4. Know how to align each body part over the image receptor
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5. Know how to manipulate the radiographic equipment, especially the central ray
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6. Be able to process films through an automatic film processor
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7. Be able to identify and correct film errors pertinent to the body parts being studied
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8. Be able to correlate the use of MRI and C.T. Areas into overall patient evaluation
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\ COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR INTERMEDIATE RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES
\\ Given the text book, workbook, lecture notes, audio visuals, and lab. experiences, the student will be able to demonstrate with a 75% accuracy rate knowledge over the following objectives.
\\ Upper extremities- Objectives
\\ 1. Identify, both on drawings and radiographs, specific anatomy of the upper limb.
\\ 2. List and describe the location, size and shape of each carpal bone of the wrist.
\\ 3. Identify, by name, classification and movement type, specific joints of the upper limb.
\\ 4. For all basic and special projections, list the technical factors and the central ray locations for the thumb, fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and humerus.
\\ 5. Describe which structures are best seen with basic and special projections of the upper limb.
\\ 6. Based upon clinical situations, describe the preferred positioning routine to assist the physician with the diagnosis of a specific condition or disease process.
\\ 7. List the names and location of the radiographically significant fat pads and stripes of the wrist and elbow and describe how these are used by the radiologist in interpreting radiographs.
\\ 8. Describe the criteria or means of evaluating the radiograph for an accurate and true lateral elbow position.
\\ 9. List the skin and midline dose ranges and the relative differences between those doses, for each body part of the upper limb.
\\ 10. List and describe the basic projections taken for an upper limb in a cast and the approximate exposure conversion guidelines.
\\ 11. On drawings and radiographs, identify specific anatomy of the proximal humerus and the shoulder girdle as described in the textbook.
\\ 12. Describe anatomical relationships of prominent structures of the proximal humerus and the should girdle as described in the textbook.
\\ 13. List and describe basic and special projections of the proximal humerus and shoulder to include: the type and size of film holder, the central ray location with correct angles, and the structures best demonstrated.
\\ 14. List the various patient dose ranges for each projection of the proximal humerus and shoulder.
\\ Lower Extremities- Objectives
\\ 1. On drawings and radiographs, identify specific anatomy of the foot, angle, leg, knee, patella and femur.
\\ 2. Describe specific joints and anatomical relationships of the foot, ankle and knee.
\\ 3. Identify specific joints of the foot, ankle, leg and knee according to the correct classification and movement type.
\\ 4. Describe the basic and special projections of the toes, foot, ankle, calcaneus, knee, patella, intercondylar fossa and femur to include CR placement and angulation, correct film size and placement, part positioning, technical factors, and evaluation criteria.
\\ 5. Describe the conversion rule for converting exposure factors from a routine non-cast limb to a cast.
\\ 6. List the various patient dose ranges for each projection to the lower limb.
\\ Hips & Pelvis - Objectives
\\ 1. On drawings and radiographs, identify specific anatomy of the hips and pelvis.
\\ 2. Describe the location of the major landmarks of the pelvis and hip, and two methods of locating the femoral head and neck on an AP hip and pelvis.
\\ 3. Describe the structural and functional differences of the greater and lesser pelvis, and the structural difference between the male and female pelvis.
\\ 4. Identify the correct classification and movement type for the joints of the pelvis
\\ 5. Identify the correct pickup chambers when using AEC for hip and pelvis projections.
\\ 6. Determine if a pelvis or hip represents a true AP position based on the established evaluation critieria.
\\ 7. Identify and/or list the patient dose ranges for each projection of the hip and pelvis, and know the approximate difference in patient doses when using a higher kvp, lower mas technique.
\\ 8. Describe and list those projections of the female pelvis and/or hips for which gonadal shielding should be used and how such shields should be placed.
\\ 9. Describe the basic projections, type and size of film holder, central ray location and anatomy best demonstrated for radiographic examinations of the hips, pelvis and sacroiliac joints.
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\\ Skull- Objectives
\\ 1. Describe the eight cranial bones in regard to features, related structures, location and function.
\\ 2. Using drawings and/or radiographs, identify specific structures of the eight cranial bones.
\\ 3. List and describe specific radiographic and topographic landmarks of the cranium.
\\ 4. Describe the location, joint classification, and related terminology for the sutures and joints of the cranium and facial bones.
\\ 5. Describe the 14 facial bones in regard to features, related structures, location, and function.
\\ 6. Using drawings and/or radiographs, identify specific structures of the each of the facial bones.
\\ 7. List and describe the number and names of cranial and/or facial bones with which each cranial and facial bones articulate.
\\ 8. List and describe the cranial and facial bones that make up the bone orbits.
\\ 9. Describe the causes and radiographic implications of blowout and tripod fractures of the facial bones.
\\ 10. Describe the difference among the three shape and size classifications of the skull and their implications to radiography of the cranium.
\\ 11. Identify basic and special projections of the cranium and describe the correct size and type of film holder, central ray location, direction and angulation of the central ray for each projection.
\\ 12. Define specific terminology, reference points, positioning lines and topographic landmarks as they relate to the cranium and facial bones.
\\ 13. Describe which structures are best seen with specific projections of the cranium.
\\ 14. Identify and/or recognize the patient dose ranges for skin, midline and thyroid doses for each basic and special projections of the cranium(such as PA axial or PA Caldwell vs. AP axial projections).
\\ 15. Identify the difference in dose ranges for the thyroid region for frontal projections (AP) projections of the cranium (such as PA axial or PA Caldwell vs. AP axial projections).
\\ 16. Describe specific anatomic relationships that apply to basic and special projections of the facial bones.
\\ 17. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of performing facial bone projections either erect of recumbent.
\\ 18. Identify basic and special projections of the facial bones and describe the correct size and type of film holder, central ray location, direction and angulation of the central ray for each projection.
\\ 19. Describe which structures are best seen with basic and special projections of the facial bones.
\\ 20. Describe the basic operation and use of a Panorex unit for a study of the mandible.
\\ 21. Describe which structures are best shown(upside or downside) when performing topography of the temporomandibular joints.
\\ 22. Identify and/or recognize the patient dose ranges for skin midline and thyroid does for each basic and special projections for the facial bones.
\\ Sinuses -Mastoids-Temporal bones Objectives
\\ 1. Describe the location, function and characteristics of the four groups of paranasal sinuses.
\\ 2. Using radiographs, identify specific paranasal sinuses.
\\ 3. Describe the three main portions of the temporal bones.
\\ 4. List and describe the structures of the external, middle, and internal ear.
\\ 5. Using drawings, identify the three divisions of the ear and the structures found in each division.
\\ 6. List the distances between various structures of the ear and the distances from the table top to these structures in both frontal and lateral positions.
\\ 7. Using radiographs, identify the major structures of the temporal bone.
\\ 8. Identify which structures are best seen with specific projections of the sinuses, mastoids, and temporal bone.
\\ 9. Identify and/or recognize the dose ranges for patient skin dose and midline dose for each projection of the sinuses, mastoids and temporal bones.
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Calendar
unit exams will be given and announced at least one week in advance. Final is comprehensive.
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Lecture |
Lab |
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Week one- Jan 23rd |
Chapter 5 |
Fingers, hand, wrist |
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Week two- Jan. 30th |
Chapter 5 |
Forearm, elbow, distal humerus |
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Week three- Feb. 6th |
Test chapter 5 |
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Chapter 6 |
Proximal humerus, shoulder, scapula |
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Week four- Feb. 13th |
Test Chapter 6 |
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Chapter 7 |
Toes, foot, ankle, tib/fib |
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Week five- Feb. 20th |
Chapter 7 |
Knee, patella |
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Week six- Feb. 27th |
Test Chapter 7 |
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Chapter 8 |
Pelvis, hips, SI joints |
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Week seven- Mar 5th |
Test Chapter 8 |
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Chapter 12 |
skull |
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Week eight- Mar. 19th |
Chapter 13 |
skull |
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Week nine- Mar. 26th |
Test chapter 12 |
Facial bones |
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Week ten- April 2nd |
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sinuses |
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Week eleven- April 9th |
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Mandible, TMJ’s |
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Week twelve- April 16th |
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Zygomatic arches, optic foramina |
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Week thirteen- April 23rd |
Chapter 13 test |
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Week fourteen- April 30th |
Chapter 17, 18, 20 &22 |
Open lab |
| finals week- May 7th |
final |
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM