This course uses a hands-on approach to teach proper positioning of
patients for plain film x-ray examination of the axial skeleton, appendicular
skeleton, chest and abdomen. Students will practice and be able to demonstrate
safe and efficient patient positioning in the Diagnostic Imaging Lab using x-ray
machines that produce no ionizing radiation, but are otherwise similar in
function to those used during their clinical internship at the Moody Health
Center. Lab periods also provide an opportunity to review prerequisite material
including basic x-ray physics principles, normal radiographic anatomy and
pertinent radiobiology/safety issues.