RTE 1814L - Radiology Practicum II

3 credits
Prerequisites: RTE 1804L with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department allow students to attain experience in patient transportation; operations of the department; radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; and patient care and safety. The student will demonstrate competence in advanced chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities radiographic procedures and will observe and assist with basic radiographic procedures of the GI and GU systems under direct supervision by a registered technologist.