COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES II
PREFIX/NUMBER: RTE 122 CREDIT 3
HOURS: (2L:1LBV)
2. PREREQUISITE: RTE 121-Radiologic Procedures I
COREQUISITE: RTE 142-Radiographic Equipment/Imaging II
RTE 182-Clinical Internship II
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: Ballinger and Frank, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Vols I, II, III, Mosby
Biedryzycki, The Radiography Procedure and Competency Manual, F.A. Davis Co.
Ballinger and Frank, Pocket Guide to Radiography, Mosby (Optional)
SUPPLIES: Lead Radiographic Markers
Dosimeter
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: PRQ: RTE 121. Introduces additional material to that covered in RTE 121 including the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform procedures of the spine, bony thorax, biliary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary system.
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
A. Define basic radiographic terminology, identify and describe body positions, projections, basic radiation protection guidelines, and preparatory and procedural steps for radiologic procedures
B. Identify and locate topographic anatomic structures and landmarks of the spine, thorax and abdomen
C. List and describe the standard and supplemental projections, anatomy, and pathological conditions encountered in radiography of the spine, bony thorax, biliary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary system
D. Perform in the energized laboratory, with a minimum 75% accuracy, Procedure and Image Evaluations from Procedure and Competency Manual as assigned by the instructor and evaluate the radiographic quality of the films, and determine if modifications in technical factors or positioning are necessary and to effect those modifications
E. Identify anatomical features and gross pathology on selected radiographs
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Unit Quizzes: 35points
Laboratory Competencies: 30 points
Final Evaluation: 35 points
Total Points 100 points
Grading Scale
Raw Score Range Letter Grade
93 to 100 A
85 to 92 B
77 to 84 C
69 to 76 D
0 to 68 F
Special Remarks:
All work must be completed on time. Late work will be reduced by one letter grade (8%). Absences in excess of 20% of class contact hours may result in the student being dropped from the course through the administrative withdrawal procedure. The minimum acceptable grade for a course in this major is a "C".
7. COURSE OUTLINE
Tentative Schedule
UNIT I
Lecture Radiography of the cervical and thoracic spine
Lab Activity Assigned competencies in cervical and thoracic spine radiography
QUIZ-UNIT #1
UNIT II
Lecture Radiography of the lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx, and sacroiliac
Joints
Lab Activity Assigned competencies in lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx, and
sacroiliac joint radiography
QUIZ-UNIT #2
UNIT III
Lecture Radiography/fluoroscopy of the biliary tract
Lab Activity Assigned competencies in biliary tract radiography
QUIZ-UNIT #3
UNIT IV
Lecture Radiography/fluoroscopy of the gastrointestinal tract
Lab Activity Assigned competencies in gastrointestinal tract radiography
QUIZ-UNIT #4
UNIT V
Lecture Radiography of the genitourinary system
Lab Activity Assigned competencies genitourinary system radiography
QUIZ-UNIT #5
UNIT VI Comprehensive final evaluation
* Unit objectives will be given by the instructor as they are discussed. All evaluations will be on these subjects only.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the PCC Adaptive Services Advisor at (719) 549-3331 for further information.