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Radiographic Technology & Positioning - #20570


 

 
Renee M. DeVries, DC, DACBR
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Learn and practice the skills necessary to produce diagnostic radiographs of skeletal and related body components, including measurement, positioning, radiation protection, technique factor calculation, and equipment set-up and operation. Emphasis is on the projections commonly used in chiropractic practice.

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Course Objectives
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By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the mechanical workings of an X-ray machine.
  2. Demonstrate routine radiographic views of the spine and extremities.
  3. Establish a workable flow pattern and economical use of time in setting-up x-ray projections.
  4. Use calipers, filter, gonad shielding, lead blockers, side markers, cassettes, etc.
  5. Accurately measure parts to be x-rayed and calculate appropriate technique factors.
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
Course Notes
B. Recommended Text(s):
  1. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Yochum and Rowe
  2. Clinical Imaging, Marchiori
  3. Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning, Moller

C. Required Materials for Lab:
  1. None
Assignments
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Students are urged to practice set-ups in the positioning lab and to familiarize themselves with the equipment in the Student Health Service facility.
Attendance
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Attendance is expected at all class sessions.
Grading Criteria
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Midterm: A midterm written examination of approximately 30 questions will be given during Midterms week.
Midterm written = 30%
Final:

A final practical and written examination will be given during the finals week.
Final Practical = 20%

Final written = 30%

Class Assignment = 20% ( completed x-ray log sheet )

 

Guaranteed grades are as follows:

A = 92 - 100%
B = 82 - 91%
C = 72 - 81%
D = 62 - 71%
F = 62%
Course Competencies
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COGNITIVE DOMAIN


A. Have the fundamental knowledge necessary to begin taking x-rays, with supervision, of patients in the Northwestern Health Sciences University clinics.
B. Be able to identify suboptimal or non-diagnostic x-rays and recommend ways to improve them.
C. Be able to calculate technique factors.


Conditions:
N/A

PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


A. Be able to demonstrate proper radiographic procedures for common projections in a chirporactic setting.

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


A. Sensitivity and professionalism are required in keeping with appreciation of patient modesty and professional boundaries.
Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
Week 1 5-3-07

Lecture: Introduction to X-ray Technology - begin cervical spine views

Week 2 5-10-07 Continue cervical spine views
Week 3 5-17-07 Thoracic and lumbar spine views
Week 4 5-24-07 Special views of the lumbar spine
Week 5 5-31-07 Pelvis
Week 6 6-7-07 Hip
Week 7 6-14-07 MIDTERM WEEK
Week 8 6-21-07 Knee
Week 9 6-28-07 Ankle and Foot
Week 10 7-5-07 Shoulder
Week 11 7-12-07 Elbow
Week 12 7-19-07 wrist, and hand
Week 13 7-26-07 Miscellaneous, including Chest, Ribs, Abdomen, Full Spine views
Week 14 8-2-07
 FINAL EXAMS AS SCHEDULED
Week 15 8-9-07
 FINAL EXAMS AS SCHEDULED
Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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