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Second semester of clinical education in a hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. On-site meetings with CCSF faculty.

Basic theories underlying intermediate diagnostic imaging procedures. Relationships of clinical indications, patient demographics, special precautions, accessory equipment, and patient positioning.

The first semester of clinical education experience in a hospital radiology department. Placement is determined by the Program Officials. Regular meetings with CCSF faculty at the hospital to ensure appropriate progress in the clinical environment. DMI faculty will oversee all student activities at the clinical site.

Anatomy from multiplanar perspectives as visualized on Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and other imaging modalities.

Discussion and illustration of normal variations and abnormal changes due to disease as manifested through diagnostic imaging procedures. Description of modifications of standard and special techniques necessary to obtain adequate diagnostic imaging studies.

Anatomy of the skull and facial bones, topical landmarks, radiographic positioning and technical factors, radiographic equipment and usage.

Emphasis on vascular imaging trends, related equipment considerations, anatomy, patient care, and interventional radiography.

Introduction to patient care to include patient and staff communication skills, body mechanics for safe patient transfer and radiation safety as it applies to the basics of time, distance, and shielding. Emphasis on ethical decision making, confidentiality, age and cultural specific differences, as applied to the responsibilities of the Radiologic Technologist.

Theoretical and practical application of exposure factors. Technical requirements in order to both produce and critique radiographic images for optimum diagnostic quality.

Anatomy and positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton (except skull) and internal organs. Preliminary steps in radiographic positioning and equipment, radiation protection, patient relations, first aid and standard precautions as it pertains to radiographic examinations.