Radiography II & Lab
Overview
Subject area
XRA
Catalog Number
120
Course Title
Radiography II & Lab
Department(s)
Description
All students will analyze detailed information and case studies on the special/advanced radiographic projections of the body and skull and perform them in the on-site energized laboratory.The students will identify, compare, and summarize the positioning terminology, radiographic principles, clinical indications, technical factors, shielding, patient and part position, central ray, collimation, anatomic markers, respiration, and radiographic criteria for each projection covered.The students will also synthesize what they have learned by performing the radiographic procedures in the lab and applying their critical thinking skills to evaluate and correct the images produced using nationally established radiographic criteria for image analysis.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
2.5
Maximum Units
2.5
Academic Progress Units
3.5
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
1.5
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011290