Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

DA 1816 Radiology I

Course Information

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
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 43 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 21 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: DA 1820

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Identify radiographic terminology
  2. Explain radiographic examinations, types, and criteria
  3. Describe radiographic x-ray equipment
  4. Explain digital radiography
  5. Describe radiographic image receptor holding devices
  6. Incorporate radiographic radiation safety and protection
  7. Explain radiation exposure guidelines
  8. Describe intra-oral radiographic techniques
  9. Perform intra-oral radiographic techniques
  10. Describe radiographic anatomy, associated structures, and terminology
  11. Explain radiographic image mounting and viewing
  12. Discuss radiographic image interpretation
  13. Classify radiographic image pathologies, trauma, injuries, and periodontal lesions
  14. Incorporate infection control guidelines
  15. Identify radiographic patient education and legal issues
  16. Identify supplemental radiographic techniques and purposes
  17. Identify special needs radiographic patients
  18. Identify radiographic restorative images
  19. Summarize radiation and x-radiation discoveries
  20. Identify panoramic radiographic images
  21. Identify and describe extra-oral film techniques
  22. Explain patient management techniques

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