RADR 1266 - Practicum I-Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician

Institution:

Odessa College

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Description:

2 hours Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. A health practicum will be an unpaid learning experience. Introduces the clinical environment at a JRCERT recognized clinical facility. Requires rotating through different work areas. Student participates as a team member while learning to develop and utilize good interpersonal communication skills, better enabling the student to meet patients' needs. Competencies include: the production of standard radiographic images of the chest, abdomen and upper and lower extremities to include radiographic image evaluation regarding anatomy, positioning and technical factors; reading, understanding and demonstrating understanding of positioning materials by selecting necessary equipment when producing standard radiographic images on patients with direct supervision (precompetency) and indirect supervision (post-competency); demonstrate ability to prioritize and organize activities necessary to complete examinations; evaluate and correct performance (in the presence of a technologist) following a discussion identifying the problem and solution; completion of necessary paperwork (some on computer) related to radiographic examinations performed; demonstration of specific exams on a patient (performance evaluation). Presents clinical introduction to radiographic fluoroscopic examinations and some fluoroscopic image evaluation. (SCANS 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: RADR 1311 or consent of department chair. Corequisites: RADR 1303, RADR 2301, and RADR 2309.

Credits:

0.00 - 16.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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