RAD 182 - Special Procedures
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course is one semester, students study long bone measurement, contrast arthrography, contrast medias and procedures using them, reactions to contrast medias, mouth and salivary glands, anterior part of the neck and other detailed anatomy. Students will also study radiographic procedures of the central nervous and circulatory systems. Also presented are new technologies and modalities within radiology. This course will also investigate the pediatric and geriatric patient in imaging and the environment of mobile and surgical radiography. This course will help students gain the basic knowledge of special procedures in the imaging department and will help provide entry-level skills related specifically to radiologic technologist’s job duties while enhancing their overall knowledge when making important life decisions.
Corequisites: RAD 163, RAD 270
Prerequisites: RAD 142 , RAD 230 , RAD 365 , RAD 430
Recommended(s): None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: None
Course Fees: Simulation Center Access: $25.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the process of long bone measurement, contrast radiography, sterile technique, general principals of pharmacology, venipuncture, the anatomy and function of the mouth and salivary glands, and anterior part of neck.
2. Explain how anatomy of the reproductive system and breast are significant radiographically and the imaging procedures and modalities utilized to best image those structures.
3. Discover the basic principles of operation and the appearance of medical images generated by various imaging modalities and radiation therapy.
4. Identify anatomy and function of the central nervous system.
5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the practice of vascular and cardiac interventional radiography and the application of this modality in modern medicine.
6. Recognize the special considerations of pediatric and geriatric radiography.
7. Relate the differences of mobile and surgical radiography regarding environment, radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and procedures performed.
Course Objectives
Unit 1 - Long bone measurement, contrast radiography, sterile technique, general principals of pharmacology, venipuncture, anatomy and function of the mouth and salivary glands, anterior part of neck.
• Explain imaging methods used for long bone measurement.
• Summarize proper joint localization including position of patient and position of part for long bone measurement.
• Distinguish between the terms used for methods of long bone measurement.
• Describe contrast arthrography, contrast media, and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommendations for contrast arthrography.
• Summarize common pathology that is indicated for contrast arthrography.
• State the three most common joints investigated in contrast arthrography and the primary indications for each.
• Demonstrate sterile tray prep and venipuncture.
• Explain drug nomenclature, the six rights of drug safety, contrast agents, routes of drug administration, and up-to-date practice standards.
• Identify basic anatomy of the mouth and salivary glands.
• Explain the procedure of sialography and pathology indicated for this procedure. •
List the anatomy and function of the anterior part of the neck including the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands.
• Describe the divisions of the pharynx and larynx.
• Summarize the methods of examination of the soft palate, pharynx, and larynx.
Unit 2 Explain how anatomy of the reproductive system and breast are significant radiographically and the imaging procedures and modalities utilized to best image those structures.
• Identify anatomy and function of the male and female reproductive system.
• Summarize pathology of the reproductive system and breast.
• Define terminology specific to the reproductive system.
• Describe hysterosalpingography.
• Recognize radiographic procedures of the reproductive system.
• List anatomy and function of the female breast.
• Explain principals of mammography, mammography equipment, full-field digital mammography (FFDM), and computer-aided detection.
• Distinguish between screening and diagnostic mammography.
• Analyze pathology -especially breast carcinoma - and mammography findings including terminology specific to mammography.
• Compare methods of examination and the general mammography examination procedure.
• Explain localization and biopsy of suspicious lesions in mammography and stereotactic imaging.
• Evaluate breast magnetic resonance imaging.
Unit 3 Discover the basic principals of operation and the appearance of medical images generated by various imaging modalities and radiation therapy.
• Recognize various imaging modalities and the basic equipment used for them including radiation therapy.
• Analyze the imaging modalities of: Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Sonography, Bone Densitometry, and Medical Dosimetry.
• Define basic terminology used in the various imaging modalities.
• Describe the medical image produced and basic methods of operation for equipment used in various imaging modalities and radiation therapy.
• Compare differences in terms used to record radiation dose in the various imaging modalities.
• State the type of radiation and type of energy energy utilized by the various imaging modalities including radiation therapy.
• Summarize the educational requirements for various modalities and radiation therapy.
Unit 4 Identify anatomy and function of the central nervous system, circulatory system, and demonstrate a general knowledge of the practice of vascular and cardiac interventional radiography and the application of this modality in modern medicine.
• Identify anatomy and function of the brain, spinal cord, meninges, and ventricular system.
• Define terminology specific to the central nervous system (CNS) and terminology specific to medical imaging procedures of the CNS.
• Describe general radiographic procedures used to investigate and diagnose conditions of the CNS.
• Compare myelography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and vascular and interventional procedures of the CNS.
• Explain the type of contrast media utilized for imaging procedures of the CNS.
• Recognize other neuroradiographic procedures of the CNS.
• Summarize pre and post patient care related to imaging procedures of the CNS.
• Identify anatomy and function of the circulatory system, blood-vascular system, and lymphatic system.
• Define angiography related terms and indications.
• Compare imaging techniques used in angiography procedures including digital subtraction.
• Describe angiographic supplies and equipment, patient care, exam room prep, radiation protection, the angiography team, and angiography in the future.
• Summarize aortography, cerebral angiography, interventional radiology, and cardiac catheterization.
Unit 5 Recognize the special considerations of pediatric and geriatric radiography and relate the differences of mobile and surgical radiography regarding environment, radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and procedures performed.
• Investigate specific pediatric considerations, age-based development, and patients with special needs.
• Summarize selected pediatric conditions and syndromes and autism spectrum disorders.
• Learn common pediatric positions and projections of the entire body including Soft Tissue neck and localization of foreign bodies.
• Analyze non accidental trauma (child abuse) and advances in technology.
• Investigate the demographic and social effects of aging, elder abuse, and in general, attitudes of and bias concerning the geriatric patient.
• Analyze physiology of aging including, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial effects of aging.
• Demonstrate appropriate patient care including special considerations of contrast media administration and joint commission criteria.
• Summarize pathologies common to the geriatric patient.
• Describe performing medical imaging procedures and positioning of the geriatric patient.
• Recognize principals of mobile radiography, equipment, and technical considerations.
• Relate radiation safety and isolation best practices as it relates to mobile radiography.
• Summarize performing mobile radiographic procedures.
• Describe the surgical team, appropriate surgical attire, operating room attire, personal hygiene, and operating room flow.
• Identify essential and accessory equipment in the surgical suite.
• Analyze the proper cleaning of equipment.
• Explain radiation exposure and radiation safety considerations.
• Describe fluoroscopic procedures and mobile radiography procedures in the surgical suite.
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