Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  12-8-09
DMI224  2010 Spring – 2011 Fall	LAB  5.0 Credit(s)  30.0 Period(s)  0.0 Load  Occ
Radiography Practicum V
Reinforcement and broadening of routine and advanced procedures, portable skills and surgical procedures acquired in earlier practicum. Operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment. Correct use of radiation protection devices. Evaluation of radiographic images. Ethical and professional job-related skills. Prerequisites: DMI214.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DMI224  2010 Spring – 2011 Fall	Radiography Practicum V

 

1.         Operate radiographic equipment operation and perform maintenance procedures. (I)

2.         Utilize proper patient care techniques. (II)

3.         Utilize radiation protection devices and procedures. (III)

4.         Under direct supervision, perform procedures in surgery and utilizing portable equipment. (IV)

5.         Under appropriate supervision, perform cranium, spine, and advanced procedures. (IV)

6.         Under indirect supervision, perform radiographic procedures completed in prerequisite courses. (IV)

7.         Evaluate radiographs and perform necessary modifications to produce high quality images. (V)

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

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

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

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

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DMI224  2010 Spring – 2011 Fall	Radiography Practicum V

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.        Chest

            B.        Upper Extremity

            C.        Lower extremity

            D.        Abdomen/Pelvic Girdle

            E.         Thoracic/Shoulder Girdle

            F.         Contrast Procedures

            G.        Vertebral Column

            H.        Cranium and Facial Bones

            I.          Portable Procedures

            J.          Surgical Procedures

            K.        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