RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Associate Degree Program
Course Title : Clinical Radiography-1(Positioning)
Course Number : ---------
Credit Hours :3
Course Pre-requisite : ----------
Course Duration : 16 weeks
Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the structure and function of various human organs and systems;
2. explain how human organs and systems interact [Scientific Literacy];
3. Describe the relationship between and processes related to nutrition and
metabolism; and
4. Recognize the stages of growth and development.
Educational Methodology to be used:
1. Interactive Lecturing
2. Group Discussion
3. Presentations
4. Lab work
Assignments / Projects Criterion:
a. Submission on time
b. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
c. Appropriate length
d. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)
e. Identical or partially identical assignments / projects will get a Zero in the assignment.
The repetition of such kind may lead to an “F” grade in the course
f. Plagiarism of any sort will not be tolerated
General Classroom Norms:
Class attendance is mandatory. You may miss up to 25% (8 out of 32 sessions) class sessions
but save it for emergency only. In case you exceed this level, you will be withdrawn from the
course. As a courtesy to the instructor and other students, be prepared to arrive at class and be
in your seat on time. In addition, please note that each class lasts for 90 minutes (1.5 Hours).
Also keep in mind some general rules in the class as given below:
Cell phones should be powered off.
Eatables are not allowed in the class.
The teacher will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in the class.
The University Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given, and violators
will be asked politely to leave the class and consequently will be marked absent.
Participation:
Students are required to attend all classes and read all the assigned material in advance of
class (although not necessarily with perfect comprehension). Advanced preparation and class
participation are crucial for proper conceptual understanding. During discussion sessions, the
instructor generally keeps track of the insightful and useful comments students make.
(Irrelevant and Unproductive contribution is not rewarded)
Grade Distribution
Activities
Exam Type Percentage (%)
Quizzes 20 Maximum 4
Assignments 20 Maximum 4
Mid Term 30
Final Term 30
Total Points 100
Technology / Equipment / Models / Physical Support:
1. Multimedia
2. White Board
3. Movies
4. Audio Visual Lab
5. Websites
COURSE CONTENTS
Week Topic Class Activity
1 Positions and procedures of x-ray for all bones of
upper limbs.
Bones of vertebral columns their positions
including focusing, position of patient.
2 Bones of thorax-positions and procedures for x-ray.
Bones of neck and their positions.
3 Digestive system-position and procedures. Assingment-1
Urinary system-position, procedure dyes and other
medicines used to take x-rays dose required.
4 Human reproductive system positions and Quiz-1
procedure kV. Milliamp and second
required.
A9 Skull-face, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses,
their positions, procedure adopted.
5 Ear, Mastoid, and Temporal Bones-position
procedures.
6 Respiratory system and heart Assingment-2
7 Pediatric Radiography. Quiz-2
8 Flurscopy-positions and procedures-comparison
and contrast with conventional
radiography.
9 Mid Term Exam
10 Mamography..
11 Myelography Assingment-3
12 Introduction to ultrasound, sonographic techniques, Quiz-3
preparation and reassurance of patient.
13 Introduction to ultrasound, sonographic techniques,
preparation and reassurance of
patient.
14 Conventional Tomography-Its principles & Presentation
Techniques.
Introduction to C.T.Scan.
15 Isotope scamming-theory and practice. Assingment-4
Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI)- Introduction,
CT scan, vis-à-vis Brain Spinal Cord.
16 Angiography-Diagnostic and Intervention Quiz-4
Emergency Radiography.
17 Ward Radiography.
Introduction to Lithotripsy.
18 Final Term Exam
Note: The instructor may choose the week for conducting Quiz/Assignment according to the
lecture flow.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures, 3-Volume Set
Authors Eugene D. Frank, Bruce W. Long, Barbara J. Smith
Edition 12, illustrated
Publisher Elsevier/Mosby, 2012
