RTE 1804L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION I 3 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 1000, RTE 1503C and RTE 1418 all with grades of "C" or better. This is an introductory clinical course meeting at local hospitals to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in classroom courses. Topics include basic positioning of the chest, abdomen, extremities and Gastrointestinal Series (GI )contrast examinations. Basic patient care procedures, radiation protection practices and radiologic exposure and processing principles are introduced. 227 contact hours.