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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/02 |
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DMI110
2003 Spring – 2010 Fall |
L+L
1.5 Credit(s) 2.5 Period(s) 2.2 Load Occ |
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Critical
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Medical Image |
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Recognition
of acceptable and substandard diagnostic images according to established
radiographic criteria. Production of diagnostic images of various regions of
the body. Assessment and analysis of medical images to detect positioning and
exposure errors. Correction of diagnostic image errors. Impact of pathology
on image quality. Prerequisites: Valid Arizona Medical
Radiography Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) Practical Technologist
license and BIO160, ENG101, CRE101 or CRE111, and COM101 or COM110 and
HCC146. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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DMI110 2003
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Critical Evaluation of the Diagnostic Medical Image |
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Compare and contrast high quality, diagnostic verses
substandard images according to established radiographic criteria. (I) |
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Using radiographic phantoms, produce images of specific
body regions following proper positioning procedures and technical factors.
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Analyze diagnostic images for positioning, technical and
exposure errors. (III) |
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Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable images
according to established parameters. (IV) |
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Formulate appropriate solutions to substandard images. (V)
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Using radiographic phantoms, perform positioning and
technical modifications to correct errors on existing images. (V) |
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Describe modifications to technical and positioning
factors due to selected pathologic conditions. (VI) |
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DMI110 2003
Spring – 2010 Fall |
Critical Evaluation of the Diagnostic Medical Image |
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I. Radiographic Criteria A. Positioning criteria B. Radiographic qualities 1. radiographic contrast 2. density 3. detail 4. distortion 5. controlling factors C. Proper equipment use 1. grids 2. image receptor 3. image processing 4. computed radiography II. Image Production A. Correct positioning B. Central ray alignment C. Selection of exposure
factors D. Collimation E. Anatomical side markers III. Image Analysis A. Systematic assessment of
image B. Assessment of positions C. Evaluation of exposure
factors D. Correct use of equipment
E. Visible collimation and
side markers IV. Image Assessment A. Repeatable errors B. Non-repeatable errors V. Modifications for
Improvement A. Assessment of image B. Modifications of
position to correct repeatable errors C. Modification of exposure
factors to correct repeatable errors D. Additional aesthetic
corrections to image E. Repeat exposure with
modifications for improvement VI. Pathology A. Radiographic appearances
of selected pathology B. Modification of
technical factors due to pathology C. Modification of
positioning due to pathology |
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