DH 204 - Dental Radiology

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Successful admittance to the Dental Hygiene program.

Course Description: Prepares students for Dental Board Exams. Students will study the following sections: radiation safety for the patient, radiation safety for the operator, exposing and evaluating radiographs, processing films, mounting and labeling radiographs, and techniques used in performing a full mouth radiologic exam. Course is dual-numbered as DA 201 .

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1 Explain the physical harm caused by radiation and describe necessary safety standards. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2 Recognize normal radiographic anatomy.
CLO#3 Identify and discuss standards for common exposure, processing, and how they may be avoided or eliminated.
CLO #4 Recognize and describe occupational hazards in a radiographic setting.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.