School of Radiologic Technology – Allied Health Schools
Graduation – School of Radiologic Technology
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TERMINAL COMPETENCIES:
Graduates of this program are able to:
- provide a high level of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- understand the processor mechanically and chemically.
- effectively operate CR (Computerized Radiography) and PACS system.
- demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to radiography
- demonstrate knowledge of human pathology and how it affects the radiographic image and exposure factors
- demonstrate knowledge of proper lifting and transport techniques
- effectively operate radiographic imaging equipment within the guidelines of safety
- knowledgeably use accessory patient restraint and comfort devices for the patient’s safety and radiation protection
- effectively position the patient and radiographic equipment to achieve a diagnostic radiographic examination or procedure
- demonstrate initiative in modifying routine procedures to accommodate for patient’s condition, limitations in equipment, and other variables.
- demonstrate and utilize appropriate exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs with minimum patient radiation exposure
- adapt changes in exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment, accessories, and contrast media while maintaining appropriate radiographic quality
- recognize emergency patient conditions and institute correct procedures for administering to them
- immediately recognize the symptoms of cardiac arrest and to initiate C.P.R.
- critique radiographs concerning positioning, image quality, and medico-legal aspects
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