DA 1826 Radiology II
Course Information
| Course Number | DA 1826 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Radiology II |
| Description | This course is a continuation of Radiology I. This in-depth course will cover the history of radiation, radiation physics, and differing radiation characteristics. The course will also include patient exposures, patient management and quality assurance. Students will also learn film techniques and processing. (Prerequisite: DA 1816). |
| 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 1816
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- 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
- Explain appropriate use of specific dental terminology
- Utilize infection control process
- Apply patient management techniques
- Document patient information
- Explain fundamental radiation physics
- Explain dental radiograph machine components
- Explain the x-ray generation process
- Identify characteristics of dental images
- Explain radiation biology
- Apply panoramic techniques
- Explain radiographic film characteristics
- Identify film processing knowledge and skills
- Apply Bloodborne Pathogens standards
- Identify dental radiation image characteristics
- Summarize radiographic film duplication
- Identify radiographic quality assurance techniques
- Apply intraoral radiography 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.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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