RAD 248 - Radiographic Film Critique III Fall

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in RAD 142; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 15Corequisite(s): RAD 200; RAD 200L; RAD 210; RAD 240. Comment: RAD 248 is offered in the fall semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 248 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 248 may not be audited. RAD 248 is a problem-based seminar and focuses on advanced film critique stressing common procedures using contrast material as well as pediatric radiography. Upon successful completion of RAD 248, 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 during RAD 240. Apply the knowledge gained in advanced radiographic procedures to critique radiographs. Correlate basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, cross-sectional anatomy, and pathology with radiographic technique. Recognize the difference between diagnostic and poor quality radiographs. Use a film evaluation procedure to explain how to improve the diagnostic quality of a radiograph. Discuss radiographs based on factors governing recognition and differentiation.

Credits:

1.00

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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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