RAD 230L - Special Radiographic Procedures Laboratory Spring

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

6 hours lab 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 230; RAD 241; RAD 249; RAD 255. Comment: RAD 230L is offered in the spring semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 230L may not be audited. RAD 230L may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 230L provides laboratory practice in special procedures in radiography and use of equipment involved. Upon successful completion of RAD 230L, the student should be able: Describe each special radiographic procedure discussed in RAD 230 in terms of patient preparation, contrast medium employed, general procedural methods, method of administering contrast media, special equipment utilized, projections required, and anatomy visualized. Identify and describe the special needles, guide wires and catheters required for each special procedure discussed in RAD 230. Observe and explain how each type of changer works in the clinical situation. Observe and describe the procedural steps involved in the Seldinger technique and lumbar puncture. Identify cross-sectional anatomy on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans observed during laboratory sessions. Explain the imaging principles of ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Correctly apply specified quality control measures and tests to radiographic and imaging equipment.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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