Radiographic Procedures I: Chest, Abdomen and Upper Limb

Positioning, projections and image evaluation for the chest, the abdomen and the upper limb.

MRT-110 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Medical Imaging

Course content

  1. 1Radiographic terminology and positioning principlesComing
  2. 2Projections, views and image receptor placementComing
  3. 3Chest radiography: PA and lateralComing
  4. 4Chest radiography: AP, decubitus and special projectionsComing
  5. 5Abdominal radiography and the acute abdomen seriesComing
  6. 6Fingers, thumb and handComing
  7. 7Wrist and forearmComing
  8. 8ElbowComing
  9. 9Humerus and shoulderComing
  10. 10Clavicle, scapula and acromioclavicular jointsComing
  11. 11Evaluating image quality and anatomy demonstrationComing
  12. 12Case studies: chest and upper limbComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Positioning, projections and image evaluation for the chest, the abdomen and the upper limb.

Part of the Health Sciences stream, typically taken in year 1.