RAD1102

Clinical studies 2

Objectives Through relevant supervised clinical experience students will develop their radiographic and clinical skills in the examinations in RAD1062. Students are expected to develop competency in the interpretation of radiographic request forms and the selection of exposure techniques pertinent to radiography of the respiratory system, pelvic and shoulder girdles, the vertebral column and the bony thorax, in the identification of the associated radiographic anatomy and pathology; practice the principles of radiation safety and protection for patients and staff; engage in effective communication with clinical staff and patients; and conduct radiographic examinations in a professional and ethical manner.

Synopsis Radiographic examinations of the chest, pharynx, larynx and trachea, shoulder joint, scapula and clavicle, pelvis, hip joint and femur, the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbo-sacral spine and the bony thorax will be conducted on adult patients who exhibit a range of clinical conditions and present in various ways.

Assessment Clinical practical skills examination: 40% * Radiographic examination record: 20% * Clinical case study: 10% * Clinical supervisors' reports: 10% * Professional journal: 20%

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As for other first-semester subjects