RDT 121 — Radiographic Positioning & Anatomy I
This course provides initial information related to proper positioning of the human body for medical diagnostic imaging. Students study intricate anatomy and specific positioning procedures of the upper and lower extremities, chest, and abdomen. Students practice these skills through laboratory activities before performing them on live patients in their clinical assignments. Students learn the skeletal anatomy of specified body parts, identify specific structures within these anatomical regions, and simulate any exam procedure discussed during the course.