Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT256   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT256 19954-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Film Evaluation III
Systematic procedure of evaluating radiographs to determine their diagnostic quality. Evaluation limited to fourth semester exams. Prerequisites: MRT246 and MRT248.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT256   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation III
1. (For the following radiologic categories: portables, skull/advanced skull, vertebral column, Gastrointestinal Genitourinary (GI/GU) system and advanced examinations, each student will systematically evaluate films by the following:) Present a case orally to include items 2 through 7. (All)
2. Describe the patient's body habitus, limitations and medical history relative to the presentation. ((I)
3. Describe adjustment of technique or position to enhance or improve the image. (II, IV)
4. Describe technical errors in radiographs due to improper technique, poor positioning or extrinsic factors. (II-VI)
5. Identify radiation protection devices utilized during the procedure. (III)
6. Describe radiographic anatomy and pathology pertinent to the exam. (V)
7. Differentiate between optimum quality and poor quality radiographs. (VI)
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MRT256   19954-20032 Radiographic Film Evaluation III
    I. Patient's clinical data
        A. Profile
        B. Reasons for radiographic examination (pathology)
        C. Condition during radiographic examination (cooperative vs. uncooperative)
      II. Technique employed
          A. Factors
          B. Focal-film distance
        III. Collimation and shielding
            A. Film size
            B. Field size
            C. Shielding
            D. Markers
          IV. Positioning
              A. Basic positioning
              B. Devices
              C. Special positioning
            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. Grids
                  G. Screens and films
                  H. Processing
                  I. Artifacts
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