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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-1999 |
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DMI228 1999 Fall – 2011 Fall |
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1.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 0.0 Load Occ |
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Radiography
Practicum VI |
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Advanced
imaging procedures. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and
acceptance by sponsoring clinical institution. Course Notes: DMI228 may be repeated for
a total of three (3) credit hours. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DMI228 1999
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Radiography Practicum VI |
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Perform advanced examinations under strict supervision.
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Demonstrate proper technical factors and positioning
techniques. (II) |
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Evaluate images and perform necessary modifications to
produce good quality images. (III) |
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Utilize radiation protection devices and procedures. (IV) |
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Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional
job- related behavior. (V) |
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Communicate appropriately with patients, physicians, and
other members of the health care team. (VI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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DMI228 1999
Fall – 2011 Fall |
Radiography Practicum VI |
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I. Advanced Examinations. A. CT (Computerized Tomographic) Examinations B. Ultrasound Examinations C. Special Procedure
Examinations D. Radiographic Procedures E. MRI Examinations II. Positioning and
Technical Factors A. Tube, Part, Film
Alignment B. Part Position C. Patient Comfort D. Identification III. Film Evaluation A. Identification of Strong
and Weak Characteristics B. Suggestions for
Improvements IV. Radiation Protection A. Gonadal
Shielding B. Collimation C. Aprons and Gloves D. Application of National
Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP) guidelines V. Job-Related Behavior A. Confidentiality B. Patient Rights C. Professional ethics VI. Communication A. Oral Communication B. Written Communication C. Interdepartmental
Communication. |
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