Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT238AA   19916-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT238AA 19916-20032 LAB 3 Credit(s) 18 Period(s)
Radiology Practicum III AA
Supervised student performance of routine radiological procedures, including surgery and portable procedures. Prerequisites: MRT158.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT238AA   19916-20032 Radiology Practicum III AA
1. Perform basic radiographic equipment operation and maintenance procedures. (I)
2. Under strict supervision, perform radiographic examinations to include the chest, abdomen, contrast studies, upper and lower extremities. (II)
3. Assist technologist in performing examinations of the spine and cranium, procedures in the operating room and examinations utilizing portable equipment. (III)
4. Observe special procedure examinations (IV)
5. Utilize proper patient care techniques. (V)
6. Demonstrate proper radiation protection procedures. (VI)
7. Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional job-related behavior. (V, VII)
8. Communicate with patients, physicians, and other members of the health care team. (V, VII)
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MRT238AA   19916-20032 Radiology Practicum III AA
    I. Equipment
        A. Manipulation
        B. Maintenance
        C. Ancillary equipment usage
      II. Image Production
          A. Detail
          B. Density
          C. Contrast
          D. Distortion
        III. Positioning Skills
            A. Tube, part, film alignment
            B. Part position
            C. Body position
            D. Patient comfort
            E. Identification markers
            F. Verbal positioning
          IV. Clinical Assignments
              A. Radiology Department
              B. Operating Room
              C. Emergency Room
              D. Ancillary department
              E. Special rotations
            V. Patient Care
                A. Communication skills
                B. Rapport
                C. Aseptic techniques
                D. Transportation
              VI. Radiation Protection
                  A. Collimation
                  B. Shielding
                  C. Technique
                  D. Personnel monitoring
                VII. Support Assignments
                    A. Supply
                    B. Room maintenance
                    C. Scheduling
                    D. Film library
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