Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The student will learn the necessary skills that are required to function in the clinical as a radiologic technologist, and will demonstrate proper professional work ethic. The course is designed as FUNCTIONAL Level 3.
Radiography Clinic VI (RAD 210) is required as part of the Radiologic Technology degree program. It is also a prerequisite for taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification in Radiography. Transferability of credit depends entirely upon the institution to which the student wishes to transfer.
Prior to enrolling in this course, the student must be accepted in the Radiography Program and have successfully completed the required prerequisite courses.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Accurately perform many routine and some specialized contrast radiographic exams in a clinical setting under indirect supervision of a registered technologist

• Independently operate standard radiographic equipment.

• Apply radiation safety principles and practices in a clinical setting.

• Independently and consistently provide quality patient care in a clinical setting.

Level 3 FUNCTIONAL: The student shall have the skills and knowledge to function and perform accurately and independently within an appropriate time frame, a given routine radiological examination and documentation. Be capable of providing independent judgment. Perform radiological duties and produce diagnostic images with indirect supervision. The above abilities must be met to satisfactorily progress to the next level. Students’ radiographs must be reviewed by either a radiographer, physician or radiologist prior to releasing the patient or submitting the radiographs. Safety is extremely important, and is taught throughout this program. Pertinent safety points are noted in this course.

1. Complete a minimum number of diagnostic exams (clinical competencies) that correlate with RAD 101-103.
2. Complete clinical rotations with satisfactory evaluation scores.
3. Complete the exercises in the clinical syllabus, the room objectives and case study, successfully.
4. Successfully complete Angiography/Cardiac Cath lab objectives listed in RAD 210 syllabus.
5. Continue to adhere to the program attendance policy.

COURSE CONTENT:
The student will demonstrate understanding of the themes, issues, concepts, and development of the following skills:

1. Reception Area Duties
2. Medico-Legal Issues/ Ethics
3. Conversion of Exposure Factors
4. Quality Improvement/Assurance
5. Contrast Media and Specialized Procedures
6. Vascular Imaging Procedures/Patient Care
7. Personnel Monitoring

COMPETENCIES OR PROCESS SKILLS

1. Perform reception area duties in the clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the profession's ethical standards and legal requirements.
3. Manipulate exposure factors appropriately to maintain a given density when a variation from routine occurs.
4. Collect and analyze quality improvement/assurance information used in your clinic.
5. Prepare for and assist the technologist and physician with specialized contrast procedures.
6. Identify equipment (major and minor), typical studies performed, contrast medias, and the radiographer's role during vascular imaging procedures.