RAD 130 - Radiographic Positioning I

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 6

An introduction to radiographic positioning fundamentals, terminology, and procedures. The study of the fundamentals of patient care and handling is integrated with study of the basic radiographic procedures of the thorax, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, pelvic girdle, spinal column, cranium, facial bones, and sinuses. Digital imaging basics are studied as well. Practice of the basic skills required in these procedures will be done in the campus x-ray labs. A cumulative final will be given the last week of classes. Prerequisite(s): RAD 100, RAD 110, RAD 113. Concurrent: RAD 115, RAD 213.