Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI102   20026-20026 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
DMI102 20026-20026 LEC
LAB 		3 Credit(s)
1 Credit(s) 		3 Period(s)
1 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning I
Terminology, procedures, and anatomy pertinent to radiography. Routine radiographic positioning of chest, upper limb, and lower limb. Special projections of the chest, upper and lower limbs. Evaluation of radiographs of the chest, upper and lower limb. The impact of pathology on positioning and radiographic quality. Prerequisites: DMI103 and permission of program director.
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DMI102   20026-20026 Radiographic Positioning I
1. Utilize basic positioning terminology. (I)
2. Describe anatomy pertaining to chest, upper and lower limb. (II)
3. Describe routine radiographic positioning related to the chest, upper and lower extremity. (III)
4. Demonstrate routine radiographic positioning related to the chest, upper and lower limb. (III)
5. Explain special projections of the chest, upper and lower limb. (IV)
6. Demonstrate special projections of the chest, upper and lower limb. (IV)
7. Evaluate radiographs for positioning accuracy. (V)
8. Explain the elements and concerns related to portable radiography including surgical techniques. (VI)
9. Describe specific types of pathology for the chest, upper and lower limb. (VII)
10. Describe the different communication styles needed to address pediatric and geriatric patients. (VIII)
11. Explain the use of immobilization devices in different patient scenarios. (VIII)
12. Apply critical thinking skills in addressing unique positioning situations. (VIII)
13. Describe the values, beliefs, and attitudes of the culturally diverse patient population. (IX)
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DMI102   20026-20026 Radiographic Positioning I
    I. Positioning Terminology
        A. General terms
        B. Body planes
        C. Body movement
        D. Orientation terminology
      II. Anatomy
          A. Gross anatomy and physiology
          B. Radiographic anatomy
            1. chest
            2. hand and fingers
            3. wrist
            4. forearm
            5. elbow
            6. foot and toes
            7. calcaneus and ankle
            8. tibia and fibula
            9. knee
          C. Radiographic signs
        III. Radiographic Positioning
            A. Film selection and placement
            B. Tube alignment and collimation
            C. Film markers
            D. Gonadal shielding
            E. Verbal and total body positioning
            F. Special situations and positions
          IV. Special Projections
              A. Chest
              B. Wrist
              C. Elbow
              D. Intercondylar fossa
              E. Patella
              F. Patellofemoral joint
              G. Weight-bearing studies
            V. Image Evaluation
                A. Rotation
                B. Tilt
                C. Flexion
                D. Extension
                E. Technique
                F. Proper use of equipment
                G. Collimation and shielding
              VI. Portable Radiography
                  A. Tube-patient-film alignment
                  B. Patient protection
                  C. Technologist protection
                  D. Compromises with portable radiography
                  E. Portable radiography simulations
                VII. Pathology
                    A. Chest pathology
                    B. Skeletal pathology
                    C. Soft-tissue injuries and conditions
                    D. Impact on image quality
                    E. Modifications of technical and positioning factors
                  VIII. Positioning Scenarios
                      A. Trauma-related situations
                      B. Pathology-related situations
                      C. Difficult and/or uncooperative patients
                      D. Pediatric patients
                      E. Geriatric patients
                    IX. Cultural Diversity
                        A. Values and beliefs
                        B. Attitudes toward health care
                        C. Communication issues
                        D. Differences and similarities
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