The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate accuracy in radiation protection for the patient, clinical staff, and self.
2. Exhibit knowledge, understanding, and dexterity in the proper use of radiographic equipment.
3. Demonstrate compliance with the Foothill College Radiologic Technology Program's standards of attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
4. Conduct themself in a professional manner with co-workers, the public, and other clinical facility staff.
5. Apply theory to practice by exhibiting ongoing, satisfactory job performance skills.
6. Select proper technical factors for radiographic procedures on patients across the lifespan.
7. Demonstrate proper positioning skills as outlined by department protocol.
8. Apply the principles of compassionate, person-centered care in a variety of clinical settings utilizing appropriate communication and assessment strategies.
9. Develop and deliver an oral presentation of a case study as outlined in the Clinical Education Manual.
10. Demonstrate competence on radiographic procedures, with an emphasis on pediatric radiography, venipuncture, and fluoroscopy, as outlined in the Clinical Education Manual.
11. Critique images of radiographic procedures, with an emphasis on pediatric radiography, venipuncture, and fluoroscopy, for radiographic quality.

1. Radiation protection
   1. Closing doors during procedures and exposures
   2. Shielding patients when appropriate
   3. Collimating to image receptor size and/or part size
   4. Protecting self and others from irradiation by wearing aprons, gloves, and dosimeter
   5. Keeping repeat images to a minimum
   6. Verifying patient pregnancy status
2. Equipment
   1. Competency and proficiency with equipment
   2. Safety precautions
   3. Effective manipulation of control panel
3. Punctuality and dependability
   1. Punctuality in reporting to the assigned area of the Radiology Department at the start of a shift; being in assigned imaging room and ready for patient at least five minutes before start of shift
   2. Minimum loss of time due to absenteeism
   3. Taking proper length of time for breaks according to the assigned Radiology Department policy
   4. Properly notifying the assigned Radiology Department in case of absence or tardiness
   5. Communicating whereabouts appropriately
4. Co-worker, clinical facility relationships
   1. Being tactful and courteous with staff and others
   2. Demonstrate initiative and helping other staff members
   3. Working as a team with the Radiologic Technologist
   4. Accepting constructive criticism
   5. Conducting oneself in a professional manner
   6. Adhering to dress code
   7. Communicating effectively with staff members and following instructions
   8. Contributing to a pleasant work environment
5. Job performance
   1. Marking all radiographs according to the assigned Radiology Department protocol
   2. Planning and organizing work efficiently
   3. Being alert and interested in what is happening in the imaging room and asking pertinent questions
   4. Reading and understanding the requisition and properly identifying the patient
   5. Maintaining a neat, clean, and well-stocked imaging room
   6. Communicating effectively
   7. Following verbal instructions with multiple steps
   8. Making effective use of free time
   9. Completing the radiographic examination in a reasonable amount of time
   10. Demonstrating ethical behavior in all aspects of patient care
   11. Adhering to the Radiologic Technology Program Supervision Policy
   12. Recording the supervising Radiologic Technologist signature on log sheets for all repeat images
   13. Performing repeat images under direct supervision of a Radiologic Technologist
6. Technical factors
   1. Set the control panel accurately for an exposure
   2. Understand how various mA, kV, time, and distance factors affect the radiographic image
   3. Differentiate between AEC and manual technique
   4. Confirm the control panel settings before exposure
7. Positioning
   1. Demonstrate the knowledge of the assigned Radiology Department protocols for radiographic examinations stated in the objectives
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of the specific centering for each part radiographed, including angulation of the x-ray tube and body part
   3. Demonstrate care in accurately positioning the patient, using proper immobilization
   4. Identify basic anatomy and critique images utilizing specified criteria
   5. Handle all patients with respect while positioning
   6. Confirm patient understanding of instructions and monitor the patient during the imaging exposure
8. Patient care and nursing procedures
   1. Effectively communicate with the patient and family members/caretakers, taking into consideration any special needs
   2. Assessing the patient to determine appropriate steps to complete the radiographic examination
   3. Using a safe approach when transferring patients
   4. Knowing the location of emergency equipment and supplies
   5. Proper handling of a patient with IVs and catheters
   6. Applying surgical and medical asepsis when drawing up syringes and working around a sterile field
   7. Completing the radiographic examination in a reasonable amount of time
9. Radiologic case study presentation
   1. Protocol and procedure
   2. Anatomy
   3. Positioning
   4. Technique
   5. Image analysis
10. Competency in performing radiographic procedures, with an emphasis on pediatric radiography, venipuncture, and fluoroscopy
    1. Radiation protection significance
    2. Equipment utilization
    3. Technical factor selection
    4. Positioning landmarks and skills
    5. Image receptor and marker use
    6. Patient management and care
    7. Image quality and anatomy
11. Image evaluation
    1. Anatomic structures shown
    2. Positioning and patient instructions
    3. Collimation and central ray
    4. Technical and exposure criteria
    5. Image markers and identifiers
    6. Related pathology

1. Radiologic technology clinical practice
   1. Radiation protection
   2. Equipment operation
   3. Image production
   4. Image evaluation
   5. Radiographic procedures
   6. Patient care in a clinical setting

Clinical performance evaluation

Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Field work
Oral presentations
Demonstration

Bontrager, Kenneth. Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 2021.

Foothill College. RT Clinical Education Manual.
Foothill College. RT Student Handbook.
Foothill College. RT Clinical Competency Handbook.

This is a clinical rotation in a radiology department. Students will apply the knowledge acquired in their didactic courses to perform radiologic procedures on real patients in clinical settings. One oral presentation on a radiologic case study is required at the end of the quarter. The student will need to research their topic and create and deliver their presentation.