Lecture/seminar: 2 hours/ week
Lab: 3 Labs, each 2-4 hours long
Practicum: 8 hours/ semester
Methods of instruction may include lecture and online webinars, assignments, group work, equipment demonstrations, online quizzes, on-campus labs, an equine radiography field trip, and practicum placement assignments and evaluations.
Radiography practice and evaluation of radiographic technique
- Review of quality and positioning of radiographic views.
- Formulation of technique charts.
Radiographic studies in the equine species
- Portable and mobile X-ray units.
- Positioning the portable x-ray unit and the cassette.
- Equine radiography safety considerations.
Special radiographic techniques and studies
- Positive and negative contrast techniques used for esophageal and GI studies.
- Use of iodinated contrast media for urinary tract, neurologic and cardiovascular studies.
- Other uses for contrast media in radiography.
Advanced imaging techniques
- Digital radiography.
- Ultrasound.
- Computed tomography.
- Magnetic resonance imaging.
- Nuclear scintigraphy.
- Infrared thermographs.
- Radiotherapy.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:
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Formulate radiographic technique charts and discuss quality assurance in the radiology suite.
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Discuss handling, storage and the legal ownership of radiographs.
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Perform digital radiography and prepare digital radiographs for archiving, transport or transmission.
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Explain and demonstrate special radiographic techniques for the digestive and urinary systems, including the upper GI series and retrograde cystogram.
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Discuss the fundamentals of ultrasonography and other specialized imaging techniques including CT, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy and infrared thermography.
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Discuss radiotherapy and nuclear medicine and their applications in veterinary medicine.
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Perform equine diagnostic radiography and discuss application to other large animal species.
Assessments will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy.The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. A final minimum cumulative grade of “C” or 60% is required, in order to pass this course.
Evaluation will be based on:
Assignments 20-40% (no single assignment worth more than 25%)
Midterm 0 -15%
Practical evaluations 10-40% (no single assessment worth more than 20%)
Final exam 20-40%
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials
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