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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 1-26-99 |
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DMI224 1999 Fall – 2009 Fall |
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5 Credit(s) |
30 Period(s) |
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Radiography
Practicum V |
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Reinforcement
and broadening of routine and advanced procedures, portable skills and
surgical procedures acquired in DMI214, Radiography Practicum IV. 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: |
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DMI224 1999
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Radiography Practicum V |
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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 procedures in surgery
and utilizing portable equipment. (IV) |
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Under general supervision, perform cranium, spine, and
advanced procedures. (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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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DMI224 1999
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Radiography Practicum V |
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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. Cranium and facial bones
B. Spine C. Portable procedures D. Surgical procedures E. 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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