This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas. This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures.
Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and pelvis.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, bony thorax, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. This course covers factors of image quality and methods of exposure control.