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Course Descriptions

RAD220
Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning III
This course is a continuation of Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I and II. During this course, the student will cover additional radiographic positions, trauma and pediatric positioning and radiographic film evaluation. The majority of the semester will be spent on techniques required to x-ray the human skull properly. In addition to classroom instruction, each student will be required to demonstrate his/her competence in the laboratory setting on a weekly basis. Further practice will come in the clinical setting, where each student will be assigned to a clinical supervisor and/or a supervising staff radiographer, under the direction of the clinical supervisor, to practice those procedures learned during classroom and laboratory settings. 2.50 Credits (2 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Prerequisite(s): RAD113 and RAD114 and RAD115 and RAD116 and RAD117 and RAD118 and RAD201. Fall Only.