Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT156   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT156 19954-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Film Evaluation I
Systematic procedure for evaluating radiographs to determine their diagnostic quality. Prerequisites: MRT132 and MRT142
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT156   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation I
1. For the following radiologic categories: abdomen, pelvic girdle, chest, upper extremity, and lower extremity, each student will orally evaluate films by the following:
2. State patient's clinical data. (I)
3. Describe the patient's body habitus, limitations and medical history relative to the presentation. (I)
4. Describe technical errors in radiographs due to improper technique, poor positioning or extrinsic factors. (II-V)
5. Describe adjustment of technique or position to enhance or improve the image. (II, IV)
6. Identify radiation protection devices utilized during the procedure. (III)
7. Describe radiographic anatomy and pathology pertinent to the exam. (V)
8. Differentiate between optimum quality and poor quality radiographs. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MRT156   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation I
    I. Patient's clinical data
        A. Profile - medical history
        B. Reasons for radiographic examination (pathology)
        C. Condition during radiographic examination (cooperative vs. uncooperative)
        D. Other
      II. Technique employed
          A. Factors
          B. Focal-film distance
          C. Adjustments
        III. Collimation and shielding
            A. Film size
            B. Field size
            C. Shielding - protection
            D. Markers
          IV. Positioning
              A. Basic positioning
              B. Devices
              C. Adjustments
            V. Anatomy and physiology
                A. Radiographic anatomy
                B. Anatomical anomalies
              VI. Radiographic quality
                  A. Density
                  B. Contrast
                  C. Resolution
                  D. Distortion and magnification
                  E. Fog
                  F. Grids
                  G. Screens and films
                  H. Processing
                  I. Artifacts
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