ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE Nursing and Allied Health Division RTC 101 Radiographic Positioning Principles I Course Outline

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1 ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE Nursing and Allied Health Division RTC 101 Radiographic Positioning Principles I Course Outline Course Number & Name: RTC 101 Radiographic Positioning Principles I Credit Hours: 4.0 Contact Hours 4.0 Lecture: 4.0 Lab: 3. 0 Other: N/A Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography Program Co- requisites: None Concurrent Courses: None Course Outline Revision Date: Fall 010 Course Description This course provides instruction, with related terminology, in radiographic positioning of lower and upper extremities, chests, and abdomens. Lecture is supplemented with demonstrations and opportunities for students to practice the skills in the radiographic room. Critiques of radiographic films are conducted in the classroom/laboratory. Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: 1. define and use standard terminology for radiographic positioning and projection;. demonstrate and describe general procedural guidelines of radiographic positioning and procedure of the chest, abdomen, and lower and upper extremities in a laboratory setting for both pediatric and geriatric patients; and 3. satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the chest, abdomen, and lower and upper extremities in a laboratory setting for both geriatric and pediatric patients. Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students should specifically be able to do the following: 1. Define and use standard terminology for radiographic positioning and projection: 1.1 define and use standard terms related to radiographic positioning, radiographic projection, and radiographic view; 1. define, demonstrate, and use appropriate positioning terminology including recumbent, supine, prone, Trendelenburg, decubitus, erect and upright, anterior, posterior, and oblique; and 1.3 define, demonstrate, and use standard terms related to anatomical planes including sagittal and mid- sagittal, coronal and mid- coronal, transverse, and longitudinal page 1 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

2 Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs) (continued):. Demonstrate and describe general procedural guidelines of radiographic positioning and procedure of the chest, abdomen, and lower and upper extremities in a laboratory setting for both pediatric and geriatric patients:.1 demonstrate and describe patient preparation;. demonstrate and describe general patient position;.3 discuss IR size;.4 discuss SID;.5 demonstrate and identify ID markers;.6 demonstrate and discuss radiation protection; and.7 discuss patient instructions 3. Satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the chest, abdomen, and lower and upper extremities in a laboratory setting for both geriatric and pediatric patients: 3.1 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the chest for a geriatric patient; 3. satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the abdomen for a geriatric patient; 3.3 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the lower extremities for a geriatric patient; 3.4 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the upper extremities for a geriatric patient; 3.5 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the chest for a pediatric patient; 3.6 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the abdomen for a pediatric patient; 3.7 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the lower extremities for a pediatric patient; and 3.8 satisfactorily perform radiography procedures of the upper extremities for a pediatric patient Method of Instruction; Instruction will consist of lectures, labs demonstrations, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, and film critique (radiograph review). Students will utilize such resources as mannequins, skeletons, loose bones, phantom radiographs, audio- visual materials, the internet, and the computer lab. Outcomes Assessment: Quiz and exam questions are blueprinted to the course objectives which are based on the minimum standards required by the American Radiology of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) required course curriculum. NOTE: Testing is primarily structured in multiple choice formats in conjunction with the ARRT exam. Rubrics are used to evaluate lab performance of students for the presence and mastery level of course objectives. page prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

3 Course Requirements: All students are required to: 1. Attend class. Attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course.. Be in class on time for quiz and exam days. Students arriving late on the day of a quiz or exam will forfeit the benefit of the entire allotted time and must complete the task in only the time remaining. There will be NO make- up quizzes or exams. 3. Turn off all cell phones during class. 4. Remain in the classroom during the entire class period. 5. Earn a C or better to pass this course. Students that do not earn a C or better will be required to withdraw from the Radiography Program per Radiography Program policy. Methods of Evaluation: Final course grades will be computed as follows: Grading Components % of final course grade 4 or more Quizzes (dates specified by the instructor) 0% Quizzes will be administered regularly throughout the semester to test student mastery of course objectives. NOTE: The lowest quiz grade will be dropped and the remaining 3 highest quiz grades will be averaged to provide a Quiz Average, which counts as 0% of the final course grade. Laboratory Proficiency Exam 0% Laboratory experiences are designed to prepare students to perform radiographs of the chest, abdomen, lower extremities, and upper extremities with both pediatric and geriatric patients. The laboratory proficiency exam will provide evidence of the extent of student achievement of some course goals. (See Flowsheet for Laboratory Proficiency Exam on pages 6 7.) Midterm Exam (date specified by the instructor) 0% The midterm exam format may consist of multiple choice, short answer, and true/false questions and will include material from the readings, homework, lectures, and labs covered throughout the semester. The midterm exam will test the students mastery of course objectives and synthesis of course material covered from the beginning through the first half of the semester. Final Exam 40% The final exam format may consist of multiple choice, short answer, and true/false questions and will include material from the readings, homework, lectures, and labs covered throughout the semester. The final exam will test the students mastery of course objectives and synthesis of course material covered throughout the entire semester. page 3 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

4 NOTE: Laboratory attendance in RTC 101 is mandatory. Participation and the lack thereof will have a considerable effect on the overall grade calculations. Failure to show interest in lab class, can demonstrate difficulty with the material or boredom. It is important to keep in mind that any knowledge students obtain in respect to individual instructors is unique. Initial Laboratory Competencies are graded as per Clinical Competency Examination Sheets. Each student is provided two opportunities to successfully complete his/her Initial Laboratory Competencies. If the second attempt is unsuccessful the student will receive a numerical grade of zero. Academic Integrity: Dishonesty disrupts the search for truth that is inherent in the learning process and so devalues the purpose and the mission of the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarism the failure to acknowledge another writer s words or ideas or to give proper credit to sources of information; cheating knowingly obtaining or giving unauthorized information on any test/exam or any other academic assignment; interference any interruption of the academic process that prevents others from the proper engagement in learning or teaching; and fraud any act or instance of willful deceit or trickery. Violations of academic integrity will be dealt with by imposing appropriate sanctions. Sanctions for acts of academic dishonesty could include the resubmission of an assignment, failure of the test/exam, failure in the course, probation, suspension from the College, and even expulsion from the College. Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible and considerate adults who respect the rights of others. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are also expected to attend and be on time for all class meetings. No cell phones or similar electronic devices are permitted in class. Please refer to the Essex County College student handbook, Lifeline, for more specific information about the College s Code of Conduct and attendance requirements. page 4 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

5 Course Content Outline: based on the text Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 7 th edition, by Kenneth L Bontrager; ISBN #: Week Topics covered 1 Review class syllabus, project due dates Standard terminologies for positions and projections Chapter 1, pp Assignment: Hand out from the instructor 3 4 Quiz 1 on standard terminologies Chest Chapter 3, pp Quiz on chest Abdomen Chapter 4, pp Upper extremities Midterm Exam (in week 7 on chest & abdomen) Chapter 5, pp and Chapter 6, pp Quiz 3 on upper extremities Lower extremities Chapter 7, pp and Chapter 8, pp Quiz 4 on lower extremities Hip/pelvis 13 Bone age/bone length Text, pp & Pediatric radiography Text, pp Review for Final Exam 15 Final Exam page 5 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

6 FLOW- SHEET FOR LABORATORY PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION RTC 101 # BODY PART POSITION(S) REQUIRED VIEWS 1 Chest 1A Chest Routine (PA/LAT) Lordotic (special view) Stretcher/wheelchair (AP) 1 1 1B Chest Decubitus or obliques 4 1C Pediatric Chest AP/LAT A Abdomen AP (KUB)/Erect B Abdomen Dorsal/Decubitus/LAT Decubitus 4 C Pediatric Abdomen AP/LAT/Erect 3 D Pediatric soft tissue neck 3 Fingers AP/LAT PA entire hand AP/LAT thumb LAT/OBL digits 5 4 Hand PA/OBL/FAN LAT or True LAT 3 5 Wrist PA/LAT/OBL/ULNA DEV/CARPAL CANNAL/Scaphoid 4 6 Radius/ulna (forearm) AP/LAT 7 Elbow AP/LAT/both OBL 4 7A Elbow Partial flexion (trauma), axial trauma (Coyle view) 3 8 Humerus AP/LAT (recumbent or upright) non- trauma 8A Humerus AP NEUTRAL/Transthorasic (trauma) 9 Clavicle 10 Shoulder AP/AP degrees cephlad or PA degrees caudad Internal/external/neutral/non- trauma Posterior OBL (Grashey) or tangential non- trauma 4 page 6 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010

7 # BODY PART POSITION(S) REQUIRED VIEWS 10A Shoulder trauma 11 Scapula AP NEUTRAL Transthoracic LAT SCAPULAR Y- view trauma (Lawrence Method) AP PA LAT OBL Scapular Y- trauma 3 1 AC Joint AP with & without weight bearing 13 Pediatric AP/LAT entire infant arm 14 Toes AP entire foot/lat OBL toe or OBL/LAT 1 st 5 th 3 15 Foot AP/LAT/mediolateral OBL 3 16 Foot AP/LAT weight bearing 17 Ankle AP/LAT/OBL/ankle mortise 4 18 Calcaneus AP/plantodorsal or AP dorsoplantar axial 19 Tibia/fibula (lower leg) AP/LAT 0 Knee AP/LAT/both OBL 4 1 Knee PA/PA axial intercondylar fossa HOMLAD/COMP COVENTRY/BECLERE 4 PA/LAT Patella Supine flexion 45 degrees (Merchant view) Prone flexion 90 degrees (Settegast) 4 Prone flexion 55 degrees (Hughston view)/tangential 3 Femur AP/LAT 4 Trauma lower extremity AP/LAT ankle (ankle position 45 degrees) 5 Pediatric Entire lower extremity AP/ LAT page 7 prepared by J Marfo, Fall 010