School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Radiography Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Radiography
Course Number
181
Course Title
Fluoroscopy Studies
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
RAD-101, RAD-109, RAD-111, RAD-114 and RAD-118
Catalog Course Description
This course is one in a series of four courses in radiographic positioning and procedures. The course provides instruction in standard imaging procedures for contrast studies of the digestive and the genitourinary tracts. Consideration is given to special radiographic contrast studies. Consideration is also given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Contrast Media: Classifications, Methods of Administration, Dosage, Contraindications and Adverse Reactions
- Equipment and Technical Considerations
- Radiographic Contrast Studies of the Digestive Tract: Esophagus, Stomach, Small Bowel – routine and air contrast, Large Bowel - routine and air contrast
- Radiographic Contrast Studies of the Genitourinary Tract: Intravenous Pyelogram, Nephrotomography, and Voiding Cystourethrogram
- Special Studies: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Hysterosalpingogram, Arthrography, Myelogram, and Venogram
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of contrast media.
- Name the type, dosage, and route of administration commonly used to perform radiographic contrast and special studies.
- Explain the patient preparation for various contrast and special studies.
- Demonstrate and describe the correct patient position, part placement, and central ray landmarks for radiographic contrast studies of the following anatomic systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary.
- Describe the correct patient position, part placement, and central ray landmarks for special radiographic contrast studies of the biliary tract, the pancreatic duct, the spinal column, fallopian tubes, joints and veins.
- Identify in radiographic images the evaluation criteria for each contrast study image.
- Evaluate images for positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy and overall image quality.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
The final course grade will be calculated using a combination of tests, quizzes, assignments, presentations and participation.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Must obtain a grade of “C” or better to remain in the Radiography program.
Texts
Textbook(s) to be determined through program faculty approval.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Summer 2024
Review Semester
Summer 2024