Radiographic Procedures 3 MRAD 3410

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Assess clinically relevant information and respond.
• Advise patients of necessary pre, during and post procedure care instructions.
• Integrate safe work principles and procedures into practice to ensure a safe work environment.
• Apply knowledge of radiation effects and methods to minimize radiation exposure.
• Apply knowledge of the operational components of imaging systems, such as computed radiography, digital radiography, and mobile systems, to optimize images and data.
• Decide when and how to use accessory equipment for a given examination.
• Explain how pathophysiology affects planning and execution of clinical procedures.
• Explain imaging procedures and protocols in various clinical environments.
• Plan imaging procedure using relevant clinical data for a given examination.
• Describe positioning to demonstrate the required body anatomical regions, such as trauma projections and the cranium.
• Evaluate radiographic images for image quality, diagnostic acceptability, accuracy and completion.
• Apply corrective measures as required.
• Given a scenario, prioritize workflow to optimize patient care.
• Apply knowledge of cross sectional and relational anatomy to clinical procedures.
• Given a scenario, describe how to prepare a patient for an examination.
• Describe how to adapt imaging protocols in response to findings on an image.​

Effective as of Fall 2024