RADT 161: Special Procedures

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Class Program

Radiologic Technology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089352

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

An introduction to the theory, principles, equipment, contrast media, accessories and practices regarding special radiographic examinations to include but not limited to: surgical, mobile, CNS, GI, urinary, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, biliary, reproductive and salivary systems.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

RADT 133 and RADT 152

Course Learning Outcomes

Define specific special procedures including anatomy concerns, purpose of procedure and methodology.

Identify safe patient care and sterile procedures utilized in special procedures.

Discuss general room prep, patient and positioning considerations and image critique for special procedures exams.

Demonstrate knowledge of safe preparation and method of administration of radiopaque contrast media utilized in special procedures.

Interact politely, professionally, and ethically with other members of the health care team.

Core Topics

Continued orientation to the x-ray lab and equipment; positioning terminology; and general procedural considerations will be covered for the following systems to include but not limited to clinical competency requirements of ARRT: urologic studies-IVU, retrograde urography, cystography, cystourethrography, hysteosalpingography; Biliary system: ERCP, cholangiography; and special studies of the central nervous and musculoskeletal system: arthrography, myelography; circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, and salivary; to include purpose, indications, contraindications, history, interview, physical assessment, anatomy, sterile technique, contrast media, imaging equipment operation.