Emphasis is on the role and function and scope of practice of the radiologic technologist. A continuation of radiographic anatomy and positioning concepts and procedures presented in RAD 110. Emphasis is on the radiologic technologist's role and function in performance of radiography of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, bony thorax, hips, pelvic region and the basic examinations of the spine and skull for patients at any stage of the life span. Radiographic procedures are demonstrated and simulated in the Rad Tech campus lab. Radiation Biology and Protection.
Emphasis is also on radiation protection procedures and methods of monitoring radiation exposure.
The role and function of the technologist is discussed in regards to legal responsibility for radiation protection of the patients, other health care personnel, and the public. Clinical experience in an affiliated health agency's radiology services division, designed to continue to build on clinical experiences obtained in RAD 130. Emphasis of the clinical experience is on the role and function of the radiologic technologist in performance of radiographic procedures of upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, bony thorax, and pelvic region. Also, the application of principles and methods of radiation protection for patients, personnel, and public and radiographic quality. If experience is available students are rotated through special radiologic areas and other imaging modalities.