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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 1-26-99 |
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DMI214
1999 Fall – 2009 Summer II |
LAB |
5.0 Credit(s) |
30.0 Period(s) |
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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 1999
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
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 strict 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 films. (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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DMI214 1999
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
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. Extension cones D. Gloves and aprons E. 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. 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 |
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