Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The student will learn the necessary skills that are required to function in the clinical area as a radiologic technologist and will demonstrate proper work ethic as a radiographer and health care provider. The course is designed as BASIC Level 2.
Radiography Clinic III (RAD 130) 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.

1. Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in operating equipment and performing exams.
2. Apply radiation protection/safety practices to the clinical setting.

Level 2 BASIC: The student must progress by assisting the radiographer in greater increments in doing radiological examinations/procedures. The student should seek out more responsibilities in attempting to complete radiological examination/procedures with minimal assistance or direction from the radiographer. The student will be directly supervised at all times. Student will demonstrate acceptable patient care, ability to follow directions, develop pattern for logical judgment regarding radiological examination protocol; e.g., getting patient ready for examination, room set up, charting, etc. These traits must be demonstrated satisfactorily to progress to the next level.  Direct supervision by a radiographer will be provided by the clinical affiliate at all times. 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 (2) clinical rotations, successfully.
3. Complete the exercises in the clinical syllabus, room objectives and image critiques, successfully.

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

1. Radiation Protection/Biology
2. Digital Radiography
3. Contrast Media
4. Digital Radiography/Computed Radiography
5. Quality Control
6. Personnel monitoring

Competencies or Process Skills

1. Employ practices to minimize radiation exposure to yourself and the general public.
2. Select and prepare contrast media for injection.
3. Operate digital and computed radiography equipment.
4. Select appropriate techniques correctly.
5. Obtain, process and save electronic images for general radiography studies.
6. Demonstrate proper operation and maintenance of CR reader.