XR 0515 - Diagnostic Imaging Basics and Anatomy

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Total Hours: 60
Credits: 3
This is an introductory level course pertaining to the appearance of both osseous and soft tissue anatomy as visualized on plain film radiographs and to a lesser extent advanced imaging. Anatomic areas covered include the spine, extremities, chest and abdomen. Emphasis will be placed on the categories of anatomy identification both on plain films, and to a lesser extent CT and MRI, normal/congenital variants and developing a search pattern approach to radiographic image interpretation. Clinical reasoning behind the imaging of patients will also be discussed. Teaching methods include lectures, skills laboratory, and problem based large group discussions that focus on clinical reasoning.

Prerequisites: DC: GA 0102, GA 0202, SP0101, AE0201 MAOM: AAN 101, AAN 202 DACM: GA 0102, GA 0202
Corequisites: MSPA: GA 0202
Restrictions: DC, MACM, DACM, MSPA programs only