. This course is designed to prepare the student for practical experience in a clinical setting. Topics include basic anatomy and radiographic positioning of the human body in examination of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax. Special considerations for pediatric patients and geriatric patients will be discussed. Additionally, the student will be introduced to mobile exams, trauma situations, and cross-sectional anatomy of the lower extremities, pelvis, spine, and bony thorax as seen in the transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes using CT and MRI images. +#RTE1513L, Radiographic Positioning and Procedures Lab II 30 hrs., 1 cr. . Practical application of theory taught in RTE1513 class. Students practice positioning techniques relating to radiography of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, spine, and bony thorax. Special considerations for pediatric patients, geriatric patients, mobile exams, and trauma situations will be discussed. +#
Prerequisites: RTE1503L