VT 1293 - Radiology for Veterinary Technicians Laboratory
Student Learning Outcomes
Manage personal radiographic monitoring badge.
Maintain proper personal radiographic safety measures.
Observe recommended radiation safety measures.
Apply recommended radiation safety measures.
Appreciate historical development of radiography.
Manage risks to personnel & the animal during radiographic exposures.
Apply effective radiographic quality control measures.
Evaluate diagnostic quality of the radiograph.
Process exposed images
Prepare the imaging site & equipment.
Create a radiographic technique chart.
Utilize a radiographic technique chart.
Place animals properly for radiographic studies.
Demonstrate a broad variety of anatomical radiographic positions.
Recognize faulty operation of radiographic equipment.
Store radiographic film properly & safely.
Utilize automatic & hand processors.
Utilize radiographic equipment properly to expose x-ray film.
File radiographic film correctly.
Label radiographic film properly.
Complete radiographic logs, reports, files & records properly.
Demonstrate proper maintenance of radiographic equipment.
Demonstrate radiographic techniques utilized in screening canine hip dysplasia.
Demonstrate the steps for a GI series.
Demonstrate the steps for a pneumocystogram.
Utilize positive & negative radiographic contrast media properly.
Demonstrate large animal radiographic positioning.
Place exotic & laboratory animals properly for radiographic studies.
Use ultrasonography equipment.
Use endoscopic equipment.
Course Description Introduces exercises and demonstrations related to veterinary radiology. Includes field trips, exercises and demonstrations at veterinary clinics. Credits: 1