BIOL 432 - Clinical Radiography II

(14 credits)

Concepts learned in Clinical Radiography I will be applied to the clinical aspect of this course. This course consists of three main components: clinical, lab practicum, and professional development. Through a variety of clinical rotations, students will experience the day-to-day operations of a radiology department and perform radiology exams. In an energized lab, students will position examinations learned in the Radiographic Procedures courses. In this course students will identify pertinent anatomy and evaluate radiographic images to identify positioning errors. Students will describe how professionalism impacts the role of a radiographer. This procedural course will examine anatomy of the skeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems. Positioning considerations for routine examinations of the skeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems will be defined. Radiographic image analysis for routine examinations of the skeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary system will be emphasized. Advanced projections of the skeletal system and considerations for performing skeletal examinations on trauma patients will be explored. Methods to modify standard positioning for pediatric and geriatric patients will be defined. Procedural considerations for utilizing contrast in radiographic examinations will be identified in this course. Students will also identify considerations for performing specialized radiology imaging procedures.

Radiation physics explores physics concepts and their application to x-radiation production. Electricity, magnification, transformers, and rectification will be discussed as components of x-ray circuitry and production of x-rays. Students will learn and understand each component of the x-ray tube, including its function and contribution to the production of x-radiation. Theoretical concepts and mathematical formulas needed to adjust exposure techniques in radiography practice will be presented. Through algebraic equations, students will determine how to make adjustments to exposure factors when changes to mA, time, kVp, or distance are necessary and explain how these changes affect the emission spectrum. Prerequisite: BIOL 366 - Clinical Radiography I . Grade only. Offered fall semester.

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