TERT1020
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Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
Radiography TechnologySchool of Healthcare
Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
Course Code
TERT1020
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to take x-ray images of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, and shoulder. During this course students will practice taking x-rays, identifying anatomy and topical landmarks, and how to position the patient and the x-ray tube for each exam. Students will practice using post processing techniques when completing the entire process of start to finish when taking an x-ray.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate their anatomy and landmark knowledge of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus, shoulder girdle.
• Simulate the routine and special positions and projections for the chest, abdomen, upper limb, and shoulder procedures in both the lecture and lab settings.
• Describe skeletal trauma and fracture terminology related to the chest, abdomen, upper limb, and shoulder girdle.
