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TCC Catalog 2013-2014 
    
TCC Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTE1513 Radiographic Positioning II

3 credit hour(s) | Summer
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L , RTE1804 .
Corequisite(s): RTE1513L , RTE1814 .
This is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic examinations of the hip, pelvis, bony thorax, and spine.  Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.