Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT246   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT246 19954-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Film Evaluation II
Evaluating radiographs to determine their diagnostic quality. Prerequisites: MRT156.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT246   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation II
1. All the following competencies apply to a student presentation of the radiographic categories for: portables, skull/advanced skull, vertebral column, Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary (GI/GU) system, thoracic bones, and shoulder girdle in an oral presentation. Describe the patient's body habitus, limitations and medical history relative to the presentation. (I)
2. Describe adjustment of technique or position to enhance or improve the image. (II, III)
3. Describe technical errors in radiographs due to improper technique, poor positioning or extrinsic factors. (II, IV, VI)
4. Identify radiation protection devices utilized during the procedure. (III)
5. Describe radiographic anatomy and pathology pertinent to the exam. (V)
6. Differentiate between optimum quality and poor quality radiographs. (VI)
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MRT246   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation II
    I. Patient's clinical data
        A. Profile
          1. Habitus
          2. Limitations
          3. Medical history
        B. Reasons for radiographic examination (pathology)
        C. Condition during radiographic examination (cooperative vs. uncooperative)
      II. Technique employed
          A. Factors
            1. Proper
            2. Improper
          B. Focal-film distance
        III. Collimation and shielding
            A. Film size
            B. Field size
            C. Shielding
            D. Markers
          IV. Positioning
              A. Basic positioning
                1. Good
                2. Poor
              B. Devices
              C. Special positions
            V. Anatomy
                A. Radiographic anatomy
                B. Anatomical anomalies
                C. Pathology
              VI. Radiographic quality
                  A. Density
                  B. Contrast
                  C. Resolution
                  D. Distortion and magnification
                  E. Fog
                  F. Girds
                  G. Screens and films
                  H. Processing
                  I. Artifacts
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