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RAD 121: Radiographic Procedures I - 4 Credits
Professor: Marilyn Sinderbrand  

Overview

RAD 121 is the first of a two-semester sequence.  This course introduces procedures for positioning the patient's anatomical structures relative to x-ray beam and image receptor, emphasizing procedues for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and the axial skeleton.

This course includes an online component, a lab component and an online virtual classroom.

Prerequisite: entrance into the radiography program

Co-requisites: RAD 100 and RAD 125
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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the topographic anatomy of the bones in the body.
  • Understand radiographic positions, projections and planes of the body
  • Position and obtain adequate radiographs for the following anatomy:
    a. upper extremity
    b. shoulder girdle
    c. lower extremity
    d. pelvic girdle
    e. chest and abdomen
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Materials

 

The required textbook for this course is:

  • Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 6th edition, by Brontrager and Lampignano, Elsevier/Mosby, 2005
  • Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, Workbook and Laboratory Manual, Volume One by Bontrager and Lampignano, Elevier/Mosby, 2005
  • Pocket Manual for Radiologic Positioning, by Mary Madigan, Appleton and Lange, 1997.

In addition you will need a computer with speakers and microphone or headset in order to participate in the weekly virtual class meetings.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

Assignment
Percentage of Grade

Quizzes

10%

3 Exams
40%
Lecture Final Exam 
20%
Laboratory Proficiency
Pass/Fail.
Lab/Phantom Assignments
10%
Laboratory Final Exam
20%

Grading Scale
A
92-100
B
82-91
C
72-81
D
62-71
F
0-61

You are expected to complete the course with a grade of 72% or better .

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Exams

 

There are 5 proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take 3 of your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.
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ELI Policies and Procedures

  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (800) 627-5443.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : msinderbrand@nvcc.edu
Telephone: (703) 822-6554
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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.