This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of radiographic image quality. Additionally, concepts in radiographic quality assurance and control procedures and techniques will be explored. This course will provide the student with an overview of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, personnel, and the public is presented. Regulatory agencies will be identified and agency involvement in radiation protection will be discussed. This course provides a comprehensive study of all aspects of special procedures and interventional radiography.
Emphasis is placed on angiography, ultrasound, myelography, anthrography, and venography.
Content areas will include indications for examinations, equipment, examination protocols, and patient care. Upon completion, each student will be aware of special and interventional procedures and the special needs of patients undergoing those procedures. This course provides a comprehensive in-depth study of all aspects of Mammography. Content areas will include breast anatomy, positioning, compression, equipment, exposure, image quality, patient history, and quality assurance. Radiography Practicum III Clinical radiography experience continues to apply radiographic theory and technical applications and provides clinical learning experiences so that the student will acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures and techniques including radiation protection applications, quality assurance, interventional and special radiographic examinations.