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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-26-2009 |
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DMI214 2009 Fall – 2011 Fall |
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5.0 Credit(s) 30.0 Period(s) 0.0 Load Occ |
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Radiography
Practicum IV |
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Reinforcement and broadening of routine and advanced
procedures, portable skills and surgical procedures acquired in DMI204,
Radiography Practicum III. Operation and maintenance of radiographic
equipment. Correct use of radiation protection devices. Evaluation of
radiographic images. Ethical and professional job-related skills. Prerequisites: DMI204. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DMI214 2009
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Radiography Practicum IV |
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Operate radiographic equipment operation and perform
maintenance procedures. (I) |
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Utilize proper patient care techniques.(II) |
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Utilize radiation protection devices and procedures. (III)
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Under appropriate supervision, perform cranium, spine,
operating room, portable procedures, and advanced procedures. (IV) |
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Perform radiographic, contrast media examinations,
shoulder girdle, and thoracic bone studies. (IV) |
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Evaluate radiographs and perform necessary modifications
to produce good quality images. (V) |
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Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional
job- related behavior. (VI) |
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Communicate appropriately with patients, physicians, and other
members of the health care team. (VII) |
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Demonstrate understanding and proper care for the
culturally diverse patient. (VIII) |
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Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the production of
images and the care of patients. (IX) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DMI214 2009
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Radiography Practicum IV |
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I. Equipment A. Manipulation B. Maintenance C. Ancillary equipment
usage II. 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 III. Radiation Protection A. Collimation B. Shielding C. Gloves and aprons D. Personnel monitoring IV. Radiographic Procedures
A. Contrast media
procedures B. Cranium and facial bones
C. Spine D. Shoulder girdle E. Thoracic bones F. Portable procedures G. Surgical procedures H. Advanced procedures V. Radiographic Evaluation A. Exposure factors B. Positioning factors C. Anatomical markers D. Collimation E. Evidence of radiation
protection F. Completeness of study 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. Cultural Diversity 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 |
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