DA 1816 Radiology I
Course Information
| Course Number | DA 1816 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Radiology I |
| Description | Radiology I is designed to provide knowledge and skills in radiation history, intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic techniques, image principles and techniques, radiographic equipment and image receptors, radiographic infection control, radiation exposure guidelines, patient and operator protection/safety, patient relations, education, and legal issues, anatomical landmarks and pathology, radiographic film mounting and viewing, radiographic interpretation, and record keeping. (Prerequisites: DA 1820, DA 1850). |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: DA 1820
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Identify radiographic terminology
- Explain radiographic examinations, types, and criteria
- Describe radiographic x-ray equipment
- Explain digital radiography
- Describe radiographic image receptor holding devices
- Incorporate radiographic radiation safety and protection
- Explain radiation exposure guidelines
- Describe intra-oral radiographic techniques
- Perform intra-oral radiographic techniques
- Describe radiographic anatomy, associated structures, and terminology
- Explain radiographic image mounting and viewing
- Discuss radiographic image interpretation
- Classify radiographic image pathologies, trauma, injuries, and periodontal lesions
- Incorporate infection control guidelines
- Identify radiographic patient education and legal issues
- Identify supplemental radiographic techniques and purposes
- Identify special needs radiographic patients
- Identify radiographic restorative images
- Summarize radiation and x-radiation discoveries
- Identify panoramic radiographic images
- Identify and describe extra-oral film techniques
- Explain patient management techniques
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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