Course Description
The production and recognition of diagnostic quality radiographs of both small and large animals as well as radiographic interpretation.
Athena Title
Clinical Radiology
Non-Traditional Format
Two hours of clinic rotation equals 1 contact hour. Each student is expected to spend 40 hours in the hospital on rotation. Thus, 40 hours equals 20 contact hours. Each student will get 1.3 credit hours per week. Each student will spend 3 weeks on this course, thus will receive 3.9 credit hours.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
This is a three week clinical block in the radiology section of the VMTH. Students will learn proper radiographic technique, including exposure and positioning, as well as, radiation safety protocols. Both large and small animal patients will be radiographed. Discussions over common small animal and large animal diseases will be presented with regard to their radiographic appearance. Students should have basic entry level knowledge of radiographic interpretation and radiographic technical procedures following this rotation.
Topical Outline
I. Production of x-rays II. Interaction of x-rays III. Accessory equipment IV. Darkroom V. Technical errors
Syllabus
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