Rad Tech Anat/Positioning I

Catalog description

This course covers an introduction to the medical field and beginning level x-ray examination procedures. Topics include: professional ethics, radiation safety, medical terminology, the radiographic anatomy and positioning of the chest, abdomen and extremities. Introductory information and laboratory practice is provided with relation to radiographic equipment, accessories and exposure factors. Prerequisite: RAD 100 with a grade of C or higher Semester Hour(s): 5 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 4 lec/2 lab/week