RAD 150 - Radiographic Film Critique II Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C or higher in RAD 110; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 110L; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 120; a grade of "C" or higher in RADCorequisite(s): RAD 142. Comment: RAD 150 is offered in the summer only. Letter grade only. RAD 150 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 150 may not be audited. RAD 150 focuses on evaluation of radiographic technique through critique of films obtained in RAD 142; presentation of case reports. Upon successful completion of RAD 150, the student should be able to: Recognize and describe the prime factors of radiography and the factors that affect the radiographic quality of a film. Discuss specific changes that could be made to the prime factors of radiography and the factors that affect radiographic film quality to improve the quality of specific films. Correlate knowledge gained in lecture classes with factors that affect radiographic quality of a film. Correlate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, including cross-sectional anatomy, with radiographic procedures performed in RAD 141 and 142. Apply the knowledge gained in beginning courses to identify assigned radiographs. Apply knowledge gained in beginning courses to identify normal anatomical structures on assigned radiographs. 7 Apply knowledge gained in beginning courses to identify all types of film artifacts. Apply knowledge gained in beginning courses to identify properly done radiographs. Use a film evaluation procedure to explain how to improve the diagnostic quality of a radiograph. Discuss radiographic quality based on factors governing recognition and differentiation.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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