MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DMI114AA  2007 Fall – 2009 Fall

Radiography Practicum IIA

1.

Perform darkroom procedures. (I)

2.

Perform basic radiographic equipment operation and maintenance procedures. (II)

3.

Utilize proper patient care techniques. (III)

4.

Utilize radiation protection devices available for radiographic procedures. (IV)

5.

Perform chest, upper and lower limb radiographic procedures. (V)

6.

Under general supervision, perform abdomen radiographic procedures. (V)

7.

Under strict supervision, perform contrast media studies. (V)

8.

Assist the technologist with portable radiographic procedures. (V)

9.

Under strict supervision, perform examinations of the shoulder girdle and thoracic bones. (V)

10.

Observe radiographic examinations of the cranium, spine, and surgical procedures. (V)

11.

Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional job- related behavior. (VI)

12.

Communicate appropriately with patients, physicians, and other members of the health care team. (VII)

13.

Demonstrate understanding and proper care for the culturally diverse patient. (VIII)

14.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the production of images and the care of patients. (IX)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DMI114AA  2007 Fall – 2009 Fall

Radiography Practicum IIA

I. Darkroom Procedures

A. Film processing

B. Film duplication

C. Care and maintenance of screens and cassettes

D. Central supply

E. Ancillary equipment maintenance

II. Equipment Operation and Maintenance

A. Orientation

B. Operation

C. Safety precautions

D. Ancillary equipment usage

E. Quality assurance

III. Patient Care

A. Rapport

B. Comfort

C. Safety

D. Professional behavior

E. Patient signs and symptoms

F. IV lines and suction devices

G. Monitoring of oxygen devices

H. Asepsis

I. Standard precautions

J. Isolation techniques

IV. Radiation Protection

A. Collimation

B. Shielding

C. Extension cones

D. Gloves and aprons

E. Personnel monitoring

V. Radiographic Procedures

A. Chest

B. Upper and lower limb

C. Abdomen

D. Contrast media procedures

E. Shoulder girdle and thoracic bones

F. Cranium and facial bones

G. Spine

H. Portable procedures

I. Surgical procedures

VI. Professional Behavior

A. Professionalism

B. Ethical behavior

C. Scope of practice

D. Proper work ethics

E. Legal responsibilities

VII. Communication Skills

A. Patient

B. Physicians

C. Health care team

D. Written communication

E. Computer-based systems

1. examination requisitions

2. billing

3. supplies

VIII. Culturally Diverse Patient

A. Values and beliefs

B. Understanding of cultural differences

C. Effective communication

D. Meeting patient needs

IX. Critical Thinking Skills

A. Selection of exposure factors

B. Application of positioning concepts

C. Image evaluation

D. Pathology related issues

E. Dealing with uncooperative patient

F. Trauma related issues

G. Corrective actions