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COURSE SYLLABUS TITLE OF COURSE DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY I PREFIX/NUMBER DEA 125 INSTRUCTOR Rita Ohrdorf, CDA, RDH, MA DAYS/TIME Monday or Friday 10:00 – 12:00 Lecture Lab 1:00-3:15 Monday DEA 125-001 or Friday DEA 125-002 BUILDING/ROOM TE 139 & 135 INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS: M T W R F Phone Number – Ms.Rita Ohrdorf at 549-3256 or by appointment Phone Number – Ms. Janet Trujillo at 549-3263 Pueblo Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. The College has designated the Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact the Human Resources Office, 900 West Orman Avenue, Room CA-210, Pueblo, CO 81004, (719) 549-3220; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-2512, (303) 844-5695 (TDD – (303) 844-3417). TDD may be accessed through the PCC Human Resources Office. COURSE SYLLABUS 1. TITLE OF COURSE: DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY I PREFIX/NUMBER: DEA 125 CREDIT HOURS: 3 2. PREREQUISITE: 3. RESOURCES NEEDED: TEXT: Modern Dental Assisting, Bird & Robinson, Saunders Company, 7th Edition, 2002; Modern Dental Assisting Workbook. Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques, Haring/Lind, W.B. Saunders Company, 1996. SUPPLIES: Clinical uniform, radiation monitoring badge, program name tag and PPE's. Radiology equipment, and materials supplied by program. 4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the Science of Radiography, the application of radiographic techniques, and aseptic techniques. 5. COURSE GOAL: DEA 125 is designed to acquaint the dental assisting student with the science of dental radiology. The course covers radiation in the dental practice, historical background, radiation physics and biology, radiation protection and monitoring, dental x-ray machine components, parts of dental film, anatomical landmarks, interproximal and periapical exposures, processing radiographs, darkroom procedures, mounting films, recognizing, identifying and correcting exposure or processing errors. This course is required for certificate completion in the dental assisting program. Successful completion qualifies the student for the State of Colorado Radiology Certification of unlicensed dental personnel. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age to enroll. This course carries three credits for a total of 67.5 contact hours. Transferability of credit depends upon the institution to which the student plans to transfer. 6 COURSE OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: At the completion of this course the student should be able to: A. Dental Radiograph Introduction, describing brief facts to history and importance of radiographs in dentistry. B. Define key radiology terms including but not totally restricted to: radiation, radiograph, radiography, dental radiography, dental radiographer, absorption, amperage, anode, atom, primary beam, cathode, circuit, electron, ion, kilovoltage, lead collimator, leaded-glass housing, matter, metal housing milliamperage, milliampere (mA), molecule, nanometer, neutron, PID, proton, primary radiation, scatter radiation, secondary radiation, transformer, tubehead, tungsten filament, tungsten target, voltage, wavelength, x-rays, and x-ray tube. C. Describe and demonstrate general safety practices in the classroom, x-ray exposure room, and darkroom. D. Describe and demonstrate safety practices using various x-ray instruments and equipment. E. Discuss the history of dental x-ray equipment, dental x-ray film, and dental x-ray techniques. F. List and define the components of the dental x-ray machine and label the parts of the dental x-ray tubehead and the dental x-ray tube. G. Discuss the fundamental concepts of x-radiation as it applies to dental radiography. H. Discuss the production of x-radiation and its interaction with matter. I. Identify, list and discuss the types, component parts, and performance standards of dental x-ray machinery. J. Identify, list and discuss the types of dental x-ray film holders and beam alignment devices. K. Discuss the concepts, principles, and rules relating to the bite-wing technique. L. Describe the effects of radiation exposure on cells, tissues, and organs and identify the relative sensitivity of a given tissue to x-radiation. M. Identify the range of kilovoltage and milliamperage required for dental radiography. N. Describe how dental x-rays are produced. O. Identify the range of kilovoltage and milliamperage required for dental radiography. P. Describe how increasing and decreasing exposure factors affects the density and contrast of the film. Q. State the annual maximum permissible dosage (MPD) for the operator and for the patient and describe the mechanisms, theories, and sequence of radiation injury. R. List the types of human tissues and biological effects that are most sensitive to x-radiation. List six ways to protect the patient, operator and dental staff according to acceptable standards of radiation hygiene and list rules for. S. Identify and review sources of Disease Transmission during Radiography, by describing and demonstrating the importance of film handling and processing after patient exposure to x-rays. T. Discuss radiation exposure guideline, including radiation safety legislation, MDP, MAD, and ALARA. U. Discuss and demonstrate with the dental patient what radiation protection steps will be used before, during, and after x-ray exposure. V. Describe how film types and film speeds relate to exposure time and to the production of diagnostic quality radiographs, care of film and equipment. W. Identify anatomic landmarks of the human skull and dentition that apply to the exposure and mounting of radiographs. X. Identify the various sizes of dental radiographic film and state the indications for each. Also, describe and demonstrate the application of periapical, bite-wing, occlusal, extraoral and panoramic radiographs and the use of dental x-ray film holders and devices. Y. List and describe criteria for evaluation of diagnostic radiographic quality of the complete adult, primary, mixed and edentulous dentition. Z. Demonstrate the placement and exposure of film in the application of paralleling and bisecting the angle techniques in producing periapical, and bite-wing radiographs. AA. Describe the modifications necessary for producing radiographs of edentulous, partially edentulous and mixed dentition. AB. List and describe the equipment needed for manual film processing. AC. Describe and demonstrate the care and maintenance of the processing solutions, equipment, and equipment accessories used in manual and automatic film processing. AD. Demonstrate the steps in processing exposed dental x-ray films using manual and automatic procedures. AE. Demonstrate mounting radiographic surveys and evaluate the diagnostic quality of a radiographic series. AF. Discuss quality assurance in the dental office, including the importance and frequency of testing dental x-ray machines. List and discuss quality control tests for radiographic equipment, supplies, and film processing. AG. Summarize the importance of educating patients about dental radiographs. AH. Describe issues of radiography of patients with special needs. AI. Discuss ownership, documentation, and storage of radiographs. 7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES: 60% The student’s grade will be based on the scores received on unit test. 10% Will be based on the score received by the student on the final examination. 10% Will be based on the scores received by the student on skills performed based on the rating scale value of the Proficiency Task Sheets. 20% The student’s grade will be based on the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s attendance pattern, demonstration of professionalism, and participation in class/laboratory and activities/discussions. NOTE: If no final examination is given 70% if the student’s grade will be based on the scores received on unit tests, 10% on task proficiencies and the 20% criteria remains. At the completion of the course the student should be able to do all the basic dental assistant functions required for successful completion of the program. These competencies will be evidenced by the successful completion of the tasks in each unit. Raw Score Range Grading ScaleLetter Grade Grade Point Earned(Credit Only) 100 to 93 A 4 92 to 85 B 3 84 to 75 C 2 74 to 69 D 1 68 to 0 F 0 Special Remarks: A. If a student is absent on a schedule examination day the student must call with reason for absence prior to examination and make arrangements with the instructor to make up the exam within one week. Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time without prior arrangement with the instructor will result in a "0" grade or failure of the exam. Students of the Dental Assisting Program are allowed to make up three (3) tests per semester to the above guidelines. Pueblo Community College Dental Assisting Program will adhere to the Academic Dishonesty Policy, which is stated in your DA Student Handbook, for any and all acts of cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism. 9. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities. 10. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor. 11. ADA NOTICE: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
TITLE OF COURSE
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY I
PREFIX/NUMBER
DEA 125
INSTRUCTOR
Rita Ohrdorf, CDA, RDH, MA
DAYS/TIME
Monday or Friday 10:00 – 12:00 Lecture
Lab 1:00-3:15
Monday DEA 125-001 or Friday DEA 125-002
BUILDING/ROOM
TE 139 & 135
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS:
M
T
W
R
F
Phone Number – Ms.Rita Ohrdorf at 549-3256 or by appointment
Phone Number – Ms. Janet Trujillo at 549-3263
Pueblo Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. The College has designated the Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact the Human Resources Office, 900 West Orman Avenue, Room CA-210, Pueblo, CO 81004, (719) 549-3220; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-2512, (303) 844-5695 (TDD – (303) 844-3417). TDD may be accessed through the PCC Human Resources Office.
COURSE SYLLABUS
TEXT:
Modern Dental Assisting, Bird & Robinson, Saunders Company, 7th Edition, 2002; Modern Dental Assisting Workbook.
Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques, Haring/Lind, W.B. Saunders Company, 1996.
SUPPLIES:
This course focuses on the Science of Radiography, the application of radiographic techniques, and aseptic techniques.
DEA 125 is designed to acquaint the dental assisting student with the science of dental radiology. The course covers radiation in the dental practice, historical background, radiation physics and biology, radiation protection and monitoring, dental x-ray machine components, parts of dental film, anatomical landmarks, interproximal and periapical exposures, processing radiographs, darkroom procedures, mounting films, recognizing, identifying and correcting exposure or processing errors. This course is required for certificate completion in the dental assisting program. Successful completion qualifies the student for the State of Colorado Radiology Certification of unlicensed dental personnel. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age to enroll.
This course carries three credits for a total of 67.5 contact hours.
Transferability of credit depends upon the institution to which the student plans to transfer.
6
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this course the student should be able to:
A.
Dental Radiograph Introduction, describing brief facts to history and importance of radiographs in dentistry.
B.
Define key radiology terms including but not totally restricted to: radiation, radiograph, radiography, dental radiography, dental radiographer, absorption, amperage, anode, atom, primary beam, cathode, circuit, electron, ion, kilovoltage, lead collimator, leaded-glass housing, matter, metal housing milliamperage, milliampere (mA), molecule, nanometer, neutron, PID, proton, primary radiation, scatter radiation, secondary radiation, transformer, tubehead, tungsten filament, tungsten target, voltage, wavelength, x-rays, and x-ray tube.
C.
Describe and demonstrate general safety practices in the classroom, x-ray exposure room, and darkroom.
D.
Describe and demonstrate safety practices using various x-ray instruments and equipment.
E.
Discuss the history of dental x-ray equipment, dental x-ray film, and dental x-ray techniques.
F.
List and define the components of the dental x-ray machine and label the parts of the dental x-ray tubehead and the dental x-ray tube.
G.
Discuss the fundamental concepts of x-radiation as it applies to dental radiography.
H.
Discuss the production of x-radiation and its interaction with matter.
I.
Identify, list and discuss the types, component parts, and performance standards of dental x-ray machinery.
J.
Identify, list and discuss the types of dental x-ray film holders and beam alignment devices.
K.
Discuss the concepts, principles, and rules relating to the bite-wing technique.
L.
Describe the effects of radiation exposure on cells, tissues, and organs and identify the relative sensitivity of a given tissue to x-radiation.
M.
Identify the range of kilovoltage and milliamperage required for dental radiography.
N.
Describe how dental x-rays are produced.
O.
P.
Describe how increasing and decreasing exposure factors affects the density and contrast of the film.
Q.
State the annual maximum permissible dosage (MPD) for the operator and for the patient and describe the mechanisms, theories, and sequence of radiation injury.
R.
List the types of human tissues and biological effects that are most sensitive to x-radiation. List six ways to protect the patient, operator and dental staff according to acceptable standards of radiation hygiene and list rules for.
S.
Identify and review sources of Disease Transmission during Radiography, by describing and demonstrating the importance of film handling and processing after patient exposure to x-rays.
T.
Discuss radiation exposure guideline, including radiation safety legislation, MDP, MAD, and ALARA.
U.
Discuss and demonstrate with the dental patient what radiation protection steps will be used before, during, and after x-ray exposure.
V.
Describe how film types and film speeds relate to exposure time and to the production of diagnostic quality radiographs, care of film and equipment.
W.
Identify anatomic landmarks of the human skull and dentition that apply to the exposure and mounting of radiographs.
X.
Identify the various sizes of dental radiographic film and state the indications for each. Also, describe and demonstrate the application of periapical, bite-wing, occlusal, extraoral and panoramic radiographs and the use of dental x-ray film holders and devices.
Y.
List and describe criteria for evaluation of diagnostic radiographic quality of the complete adult, primary, mixed and edentulous dentition.
Z.
Demonstrate the placement and exposure of film in the application of paralleling and bisecting the angle techniques in producing periapical, and bite-wing radiographs.
AA.
Describe the modifications necessary for producing radiographs of edentulous, partially edentulous and mixed dentition.
AB.
List and describe the equipment needed for manual film processing.
AC.
Describe and demonstrate the care and maintenance of the processing solutions, equipment, and equipment accessories used in manual and automatic film processing.
AD.
Demonstrate the steps in processing exposed dental x-ray films using manual and automatic procedures.
AE.
Demonstrate mounting radiographic surveys and evaluate the diagnostic quality of a radiographic series.
AF.
Discuss quality assurance in the dental office, including the importance and frequency of testing dental x-ray machines. List and discuss quality control tests for radiographic equipment, supplies, and film processing.
AG.
Summarize the importance of educating patients about dental radiographs.
AH.
Describe issues of radiography of patients with special needs.
AI.
Discuss ownership, documentation, and storage of radiographs.
Raw Score Range
Grading ScaleLetter Grade
Grade Point Earned(Credit Only)
100
to
93
A
4
92
85
B
3
84
75
C
2
74
69
D
1
68
0
Pueblo Community College Dental Assisting Program will adhere to the Academic Dishonesty Policy, which is stated in your DA Student Handbook, for any and all acts of cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism.
9.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.
ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.