Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The student will learn the necessary skills that are required to function in the clinical area as a radiologic technologist, and will demonstrate proper work ethic as a radiographer and health care provider. The course is designed as FUNCTIONAL Level 3.

Radiography Clinic VI (RAD 220) is required as part of the Radiologic Technology degree program. It is also a prerequisite for taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification in Radiography. Transferability of credit depends entirely upon the institution to which the student wishes to transfer. Prior to enrolling in this course the student must be accepted in the Radiography Program and have successfully completed the required prerequisite courses.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Independently and accurately perform most routine and some complex radiographic exams in a clinical setting under the indirect supervision of a registered technologist.

• Independently operate standard radiographic equipment and apply radiation safety principles and practices in a clinical setting

• Independently and skillfully manipulate exposure factors to ensure quality images in a clinical setting.

• Independently and consistently provide quality patient care in a clinical setting.

Level 3 FUNCTIONAL: The student shall have gained skills and knowledge to function and perform accurately and independently within an appropriate time frame a given radiological examination and documentation. Be capable of providing independent judgment, perform radiological duties, and produce diagnostic images with direct/indirect supervision. The above abilities must be met to satisfactorily progress to the next level.  Indirect supervision by a radiographer will be provided by the clinical affiliate at all times. Students’ radiographs must be reviewed by either a radiographer, physician or radiologist prior to releasing the patient or submitting the radiographs. Safety is extremely important, and is taught throughout this program. Pertinent safety points are noted in this course.

1. Complete a minimum number of diagnostic exams (clinical competencies) that correlate with RAD 101-103, and 205.
2. Complete clinical rotations with satisfactory evaluation scores.
3. Complete the clinical syllabus, room objectives and advanced imaging modality objectives, successfully.
4. Effectively present analyzed research on a trauma or pathology topic.
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6. Continue to adhere to the program attendance policy.

The student will demonstrate understanding of the themes, issues, concepts, and development of the following skills:

Exposure Factor Manipulation

Geometric Factor Manipulation

CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Radiation Therapy

Cranial/Facial Bone Radiography

Personnel Monitoring

PROCESS SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES:

1. Manipulate exposure factors appropriately to maintain a given density when changes in kVp and contrast are needed, equipment changes occur, or patient pathology is present.
2. Apply knowledge of geometric factor manipulation to the production of diagnostic images. 
3. Identify types of equipment, common examinations, treatment areas, and safety precautions for the advanced imaging technologies (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound) and radiation therapy.
4. Produce diagnostic radiographs of the skull, facial bones and/or sinuses.
5. Provide basic explanations to patients and other health care personnel about the principles of CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and Radiation Therapy.