DEHY 1418 - Introduction to Radiology

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

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Description:

This lecture/laboratory course provides dental hygiene students with the knowledge of radiographic principles and exposure techniques. Course content includes theoretical concepts of radiation, radiation safety and monitoring, infection control, x-ray film, processing and mounting, operation of the x-ray unit, intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, anatomical landmarks, and exposing and processing errors. The laboratory portion of the course will prepare the student to demonstrate competence in exposing radiographs using the bisecting and paralleling techniques. Students will practice taking radiographs on phantoms, skulls and DXTTR. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sctcc.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 308-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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