For medical assistants and other health care professionals who will be practicing limited radiography. Covers radiation safety, non-contrast procedures, patient positioning, radiographic projections, and radiology mathematics. Students study and practice performing x-rays using phantom parts under direct supervision.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Background Fundamentals for Diagnostic Radiology
- Special Properties of X-rays in Diagnostic Radiology
- Recording the X-ray Image
- Protective Measures in X-ray Diagnosis
- Definition of Physical Terms Applicable to Radiology
- Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy/Upper Extremity
- Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy/Lower Extremity and Pelvis
- Technique; Kilovoltage, Miliamperage, and Time
- Darkroom and Processing
- Contrast Exams and Their Preparation
COGNITIVE DOMAIN:
- Define the background fundamentals of x-rays, the x-ray tube, and x-ray equipment.
- Describe protective and safety measures in radiography.*
- Explain the function of milliamperage, kilovoltage, and time when producing x-rays.
PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN:
- Perform radiographic positioning for upper extremities.
- Perform radiographic positioning for the pelvis and lower extremities.
- Demonstrate the proper radiographic positions for the chest and abdomen.
AFFECTIVE DOMAIN:
- Demonstrate empathy in personal interaction with patients, physicians, and staff members.
- Utilize knowledge of the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle to provide patient protection from over-exposure to ionizing radiation.
Assessment and Requirements
- Students are expected to be active in classroom discussion.
- Each student will be expected to position another student for a basic x-ray exam as part of one test.
- Attendance is required for successful completion of this course.
- Late assignments will not be accepted.
- Use of the text is mandatory.
The final course grade is calculated using a combination of attendance and participation, assignments, examinations and the final exam. The grading scale is:
- 93% – 100% A
- 84% – 92% B
- 75%– 83% C
- 66% – 74% D
- 0% - 65% E
The final grade will be determined using the following criteria:
- Attendance/Participation 10%
- Assignments 30%
- Examinations 30%
- Final Examination 30%
MOA 160 is highly recommended for students applying for admission to the HFCC Radiographer Program.
Required textbooks determined by the program faculty.: