RTE 1503L - Radiographic Positioning I Lab - AS

2 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program
Corequisites: RTE 1000 , RTE 1503 , RTE 1418
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 basic chest and abdomen radiography and will observe and assist with basic radiographic procedures of the upper extremities, and lower extremities under direct supervision by a registered technologist.