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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 1-26-99 |
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DMI104 1999 Fall – 2009 Summer |
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6.0 Credit(s) |
35.0 Period(s) |
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Radiography
Practicum I |
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Observation
of and familiarization with hospital procedures and environment.
Demonstration of appropriate patient care. Process examination requisitions
and other documentation related to the procedure. Darkroom procedures and
processing of films. Operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment.
Performance of basic radiographic procedures to include the chest, upper and
lower limb. Prerequisites: DMI101, DMI102, DMI103,
and DMI107, or permission of program director. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DMI104 1999
Fall – 2009 Summer |
Radiography Practicum I |
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Demonstrate proper office and darkroom procedures
including scheduling patients, originate patient exam requests, file and
locate films, process films, maintain screens and cassettes, stock films and
duplicate films. (I-IV) |
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Describe the function of the various departments within
the hospital. (I) |
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Utilize radiation protection devices available for routine
procedures. (II) |
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Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional
job- related behavior. (II) |
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State hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
(II) |
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Communicate appropriately with patients, physicians, and
other members of the health care team. (II-IV) |
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Demonstrate proper patient care techniques. (III, IV) |
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Perform basic radiographic equipment operation and
maintenance procedures. (V) |
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Under general supervision, perform radiographic
examinations to include the chest, upper and lower limb. (VI) |
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Observe advanced, radiographic examinations to include the
abdomen, shoulder girdle, thoracic bones, portable and contrast media
procedures. (VII) |
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Demonstrate understanding and proper care for the
culturally diverse patient. (VIII) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DMI104 1999
Fall – 2009 Summer |
Radiography Practicum I |
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I. Facility Departments A. Hospital B. Radiology C. Ancillary II. Regulations and
Policies A. Hospital B. Radiology departments -
protection C. Program D. Ethical, legal,
professional behavior E. Communication III. Scheduling and
Documentation A. Admitting and scheduling
patients B. Processing requests for
examination C. Examination categories D. Electronic forms of
communication IV. Patient Care and
Support Activities A. Transportation of
patients B. Office procedures -
films 1. process 2. file 3. locate 4. stock 5. Duplication C. Darkroom procedures D. Patient assistance E. Communication V. Equipment Operation and
Maintenance A. X-ray machine operation B. Darkroom machine
operation C. Ancillary equipment 1. screens 2. cassettes D. Patient safety E. maintenance procedures VI. Radiographic
Examinations A. Chest B. Hand and wrist C. Forearm D. Elbow E. Foot and toes F. Lower leg G. Knee H. Special projections I. Film evaluation VII. Advanced Procedures A. Abdomen B. Femur and hip C. Pelvis D. Bony thorax E. Shoulder girdle F. Portable studies H. Contrast media
procedures VIII. Culturally Diverse
Patient A. Values and beliefs B. Understanding of
cultural differences C. Effective communication D. Meeting patient needs |
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