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RAD 136 - Radiographic Procedures II


Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of radiographic procedures for visualization of the structures of the body.

Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 102 , RAD 105 , RAD 110 , RAD 130 , and RAD 153  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:

  • Contrast Media
  • Digestive System Radiography
  • Lower Extremity Radiography
  • Bony Thorax Radiography
  • Vertebral Column Radiography

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Pencil for all tests.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Select appropriate radiographic principles for performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
  2. Communicate clearly to patients, radiographers, and other health care personnel when performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
  3. Determine appropriate radiation protection principles for the performance of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
  4. Identify radiographic anatomy on completed images of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
  5. Critique radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column to determine radiographic quality in regards to: positioning accuracy, exposure factors, demonstration of anatomy, and other technical points.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021