RADT 1160 Clinical Radiography II
RADT 1160: Clinical Radiography II
Description
Clinical Radiography II applies and analyzes previously learned concepts and theories in radiologic procedures. Focus will be on performance of competency based radiologic procedures, patient care, and demonstration of professionalism during day to day activities within the radiology department. Clinical practice will be designed to allow student to evaluate and perform diagnostic exams on live patients with follow up critique of images. An emphasis on manipulation of radiologic equipment and accessories will also be evaluated. Student independence on previously learned exams will be stressed.
Credits
12
Prerequisite
RADT 1100, RADT 1110, RADT 1150
Corequisite
None
Topics to be Covered
1. Demonstrate positioning skills of radiographic procedures.
2. Identify routine projections and anatomical structures for radiology exams.
3. Relating to patient condition and providing patient care appropriately.
4. Relating to all aged patients ranging from pediatrics through geriatrics.
5. Exploring cultural differences as it relates to all individuals within the healthcare environment.
6. Relaying instructions to patients and families prior, during, and after radiographic procedures.
7. Review images and determine changes to improve.
8. Adapt positioning skills to different types of body structures.
9. Recall prior knowledge and apply to unique situations within the clinical setting.
10. Recognize different radiographic equipment and appreciate its uses.
Learning Outcomes
1. Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision.
2. Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution.
3. Apply theory to clinical practice.
4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations.
5. Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture.
6. Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting.
7. Demonstrate professionalism in clinical practice.
8. Apply standard precautions to all patients.
9. Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards.
10. Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards into clinical practice setting.
11. Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements.
12. Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors.
13. Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible.
14. Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification.
15. Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
16. Obtain final competency evaluations in specified number of exams.
17. Exhibit willingness to take responsibility for actions.
18. Relay patient medical history to the radiologist and other members of the healthcare team.
19. Demonstrate a progression toward a higher level of confidence and independence.
20. Exercise critical thinking skills in adapting to trauma and emergency patients, responding
appropriately to patient condition.
Credit Details
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0
OJT: 12 credits = 540 hours
MnTC Goal Area(s): None