Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI106   19996-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/26/99
DMI106 19996-20025 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Film Evaluation I
Systematic procedure for evaluating radiographs to determine their diagnostic quality. Prerequisites: DMI102 and DMI107.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DMI106   19996-20025 Radiographic Film Evaluation I
1. Evaluate orally radiographs of the chest, upper extremity, and lower extremity. (ALL)
2. Present information related to patient's clinical and physical condition. (I)
3. Describe technical errors present in radiographs due to improper technique, poor positioning or extrinsic factors. (II, III, IV, VI)
4. Describe adjustment of technique or position to enhance or improve the image. (II, IV)
5. Identify radiation protection devices utilized during the procedure. (III)
6. Describe radiographic anatomy and pathology pertinent to the exam. (V)
7. Explain the presence or absence of specific radiographic qualities that affect overall film quality. (VI)
8. Apply critical thinking skills in the evaluation of radiographic images. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DMI106   19996-20025 Radiographic Film Evaluation I
    I. Patient's Clinical and Physical Conditions
        A. Medical history
        B. Clinical indications for procedure
        C. Patient's mental state during procedure
        D. Body habitus
      II. Technique Employed
          A. Factors
          B. Source image-receptor distance (SID)
          C. Adjustments
          D. Grids
          E. Screens and films
        III. Collimation and Shielding
            A. Film size
            B. Field size
            C. Radiation protection devices
            D. Markers
          IV. Positioning
              A. Basic positioning
              B. Devices
              C. Adjustments
            V. Radiographic Anatomy
                A. Radiographic anatomy
                B. Anatomical anomalies
                C. Pathology
              VI. Radiographic Quality
                  A. Density
                  B. Contrast
                  C. Resolution
                  D. Distortion and magnification
                  E. Fog
                  F. Processing
                  G. Artifacts
                VII. Critical Thinking Skills
                    A. Identification of problem
                    B. Formulation of solution
                    C. Corrective action to be taken
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