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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

RADT 102 - Orientation to Radiographic Positioning and Lab


PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the program through appropriate assessment and Program/Department Chair Approval 
PROGRAM: Medical Imaging
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1.5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: .5
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022

This course will introduce to and familiarize the student with the basic routines of radiographic positioning, shielding techniques, and related terminology.  Actual radiographs are included for analysis of proper positioning and overall image quality.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. General, systemic and skeletal anatomy
  2. Radiology terminology
  3. Describe standard positioning principles.

 

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Principles and terminology of positioning                 

General Anatomy

Arthrology                                                                 

General Terminology

Thorax Viscera