This course uses a hands-on approach to teach proper positioning of patients for plain film x-ray examination of the axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, chest and abdomen. Students will practice and be able to demonstrate safe and efficient patient positioning in the diagnostic imaging lab using x-ray machines that produce no ionizing radiation but are otherwise similar in function to those used during their clinical internship at the Moody Health Center. Lab periods also provide an opportunity to review prerequisite material including basic x-ray physics principles, normal radiographic anatomy and pertinent radiobiology/safety issues. This course is a hybrid format with 1 hour of recorded, asynchronous lab preparation material blended with 2 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction focusing on proper patient radiographic positioning and machine utilization.
Prerequisites
Completion of all Tri 1-4 courses