Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT132   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT132 19954-20032 LEC
LAB 		1 Credit(s)
1 Credit(s) 		1 Period(s)
2 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning I
Introduction to routine radiographic positioning of chest, hand, wrist and abdomen. Terminology, procedures, and anatomy pertinent to radiography. Prerequisites: Permission of program director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT132   19954-20032 Radiographic Positioning I
1. Define and utilize basic positioning terminology. (I)
2. Identify and describe anatomy pertaining to chest, abdomen, hand and wrist. (II)
3. Demonstrate routine radiographic positioning related to the chest, hand, wrist and abdomen. (III)
4. Evaluate radiographs for positioning accuracy. (IV)
5. Explain the elements of portable radiography. (V)
6. Identify and describe specific types of pathology for the chest, abdomen, hand, and wrist. (VI)
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MRT132   19954-20032 Radiographic Positioning I
    I. Positioning terminology
        A. General terms
        B. Body planes
        C. Body movement
        D. Orientation terminology
      II. Anatomy
          A. Gross anatomy and physiology
          B. Radiographic anatomy
            1. Chest
            2. Abdomen
            3. Hand
            4. Wrist
          C. Radiographic signs
          D. Pathology
        III. Radiographic positioning - chest, hand, abdomen, and wrist
            A. Film selection and placement
            B. Tube alignment and collimation
            C. Film markers
            D. Gonadal shielding
            E. Verbal and total body positioning
            F. Special situations and positions
          IV. Film evaluation - positioning
              A. Rotation
              B. Tilt
              C. Flexion
              D. Extension
              E. Technique
              F. Proper use of equipment
              G. Collimation and shielding
            V. Portable radiography
                A. Tube-patient-film alignment
                B. Patient protection
                C. Technologist protection
                D. Compromises
              VI. Pathology
                  A. Chest
                  B. Abdomen
                  C. Hand and wrist
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