Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of contrast studies, mobile, and surgical radiographic procedures, including patient preparation, positioning, equipment use, and radiation safety.
• Describe the use of positioning aids and equipment necessary for radiographic procedures.
• Explain radiation protection principles related to radiographic procedures.
• Describe patient considerations, preparation, and communication techniques tailored to various clinical situations.
• Analyze radiographs for positioning, centering, anatomy, and overall diagnostic quality, and determine corrective measures for non-diagnostic images.
• Explain positioning techniques, projections, and procedural steps for the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and hip.
• Identify anatomical structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images, including bones, bone markings, and joints.
• The student will determine the central ray direction for each projection