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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology | Evaluated Learning Experience

1. Radiographic Image Evaluation I; 2. Radiographic Image Evaluation II

Formerly Radiographic Film Evaluation I and II
Length: 

Course 1, Version 1, 2, and 3: Minimum of 40 hours (approximately 41 weeks). Course 2, Version 1: Minimum of 40 hours (approximately 40 weeks). Course 2, Version 2: 37 hours (approximately 35 weeks). Course 2, Version 3: Minimum of 37 hours (approximately 40 weeks). 

Location: 
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.
Dates: 

Course 1 and 2, Version 1: September 1980 - September 2018. Course 1 and 2, Version 2: October 2018 - September 2023. Course 1 and 2, Version 3: October 2023 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Course 1 and 2, Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to analyze radiographic examinations for the purpose of recognizing diagnostic quality. Course 1 and 2, Version 2: Students will be able to: analyze radiographic examinations for the purpose of recognizing diagnostic quality; identify anatomy on radiographic images; summarize the importance of proper positioning; and recognize images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathological factors, and employ corrective actions if necessary; apply a problem-solving process used for image analysis; and apply a process for evaluating images for adequate image receptor exposure, exposure indicator contrast/grayscale/spatial resolution, identification markers, and appropriate use of beam restriction. Course 1 and 2, Version 3: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify the sex, age and body habitus of patient on images of torso; discuss routine views of part being examined, and identify landmarks used for centering part to image receptor; select acceptable exposure factors in obtaining the selected radiographs, determine whether acceptable exposures were used to obtain radiographs and discuss changes in exposure factors due to age, disease, atrophy, contrast media etc.; judge insufficient collimation and determine how specific collimation could be improved; express the importance of proper shielding and the methods used to properly shield specific radiographs; state the accurate use of patient identification and location for proper placement of markers on an image; identify anatomy of the part shown and identify any anomalies or pathological processes that appear on the radiograph; and inspect the radiographic quality of the image in terms of motion and distortion, saturation, and quantum mottle. 

Instruction: 

Course 1 and 2, Version 1: Major topics include: patient profile, pathology, and condition during radiographic examination; technical factors and focus film distance; collimation and shielding; positioning; anatomy; radiographic quality; and digital imaging evaluation and analysis. Course 1, Version 2 and 3:  Topics include: patient profile, image display pathology, and condition during radiographic examination; image exposure indicators; collimation and shielding; positioning; anatomy; radiographic quality; and digital imaging evaluation and analysis of upper extremities, lower extremities, articulating joints, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, gastrointestinal systems, biliary systems and urinary systems. Course 2, Version 2 and 3: Major topics include: patient profile, image display, pathology, and condition during radiographic examination; image exposure indicators; collimation and shielding; positioning; anatomy; radiographic quality; and digital imaging evaluation and analysis of entire spine, cranium, visceral cranium, and sinuses.

Credit recommendation: 

Course 1 and 2, Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences or Radiography (12/80) (12/88 revalidation) (9/93 revalidation) (10/98 revalidation) (10/03 revalidation) (10/08 revalidation) (10/13 revalidation). NOTE: Course 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. Course 1 and 2, Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences or Radiography (10/18 revalidation). Course 1 and 2, Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences or Radiography (10/23 revalidation). NOTE: Course 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. 

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