RAD 230 - Special Radiographic Procedures Spring

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in RAD 200; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 200L; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 210; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 240; a grade of "C" or higher in Corequisite(s): RAD 230L; RAD 241; RAD 249; RAD 255. Comment: RAD 230 is offered in the spring semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 230 may not be audited. RAD 230 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 230 is a survey of special procedures in radiography and equipment involved. Upon successful completion of RAD 230, the student should be able to: Describe each special radiographic procedure in terms of patient preparation, contrast medium employed, general procedural methods, method of administering contrast media, special equipment utilized, projections required, and anatomy visualized. Describe the special needles, guide wires and catheters required for each special procedure. Label the component parts and explain how each type of changer works in the clinical situation. Describe the procedural steps involved in the Seldinger technique and lumbar puncture. Identify cross-sectional anatomy on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans. Explain the imaging principles of ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine.

Credits:

3.00

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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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