STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Perform radiographs on patients who cannot be transported to      Radiology Department using portable x-ray equipment.  (I)

 II.

 III.    Identify the special needs of trauma patients and understand the process necessary to radiograph these patients both in the radiology department and in the emergency room.  (II)

 IV.    

 V.      Understand the special procedures necessary to radiograph the pediatric patient and to perform pediatric radiographs (III)

 VI.    

 VII.    Understand the special procedures necessary to radiograph the geriatric patient and to perform geriatric radiographs (IV)

 VIII.

 IX.     Understand the function of an out-patient clinic and radiograph out-patients. (V)

 X

 XI.     Perform basic radiographic procedures in the operating room.  (VI)

 XII.

 XIII.   Reinforce all the concepts and develop proficiency in the basic radiographic procedures learned in the first four internship courses.  (V)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Portable Radiography

         A.      Patient physical and psychological assessment

         B.      Communication

         C.      Requisition assessment

         D.      Radiographic technic

         E.      Portable x-ray equipment

         F.      Radiation protection

         G.      Intensive Care Unit requirements

         H.      Neonatal Unit requirements

         I.      Radiographic procedures

 II.     Trauma Radiography

         A.      Patient physical and psychological assessment.

         B.      Communication

         C.      Requisition assessment

         D.      Emergency readiness

         E.      Radiographic procedures

         F.      Appropriate technical components

         G.      Radiation protection

         H.      Special requirements for patients in the emergency room

 III.    Pediatrics

         A.      Psychological needs specific to pediatric patients.

         B.      Patient immobilization

         C.      Radiation protection

         D.      Radiographic procedures

         E.      Radiographic film critique

 IV.     Geriatrics

         A.      Patient needs.

         B.      Communication

         C.      Assessment of physical abilities

         D.      Radiographic procedures

         E.      Radiographic film critique

 V.      Out-Patient Radiography

         A.      Function of out patient clinic

         B.      Patient needs

         C.      Radiographic procedures

         D.      Film critique

 VI.     Operating Room Radiography

         A.      Adherence to good sterile technique

         B.      Preparation of portable x-ray equipment

         C.      Appropriate OR dress

         D.      Responsibilities

         E.      Radiographic procedures

 VII.    Basic Concepts and Procedures

         A.      Professional appearance and behavior

         B.      Radiation protection for both patient and personnel

         C.      Patient assessment

         D.      Radiographic office procedures

         E.      Perform basic radiographic procedures with minimal supervision:  chest, abdomen, fluoroscopy, upper extremities, lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, vertebral column, bony thorax, skull, and special procedures..

         F.      Process radiographic image

         G.      Evaluate radiographic image

         H.      Transport patient