DH 204L - Radiology Lab

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Successful admittance to the Dental Assistant program or the Dental Hygiene program.

Corequisite(s): DH 204

Course Description: Prepares the students for the Oregon Board Exam. Students will take radiographs on a manikin and on live patients. Course is dual numbered as DA 201L .

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1 Demonstrate standard techniques used to keep both a patient and operator safe from overexposure to radiation.
CLO#2 Demonstrate radiographic techniques by producing a full-mouth set of diagnostic-quality radiographs. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3 Describe methods of patient management using interpersonal skills and education.
CLO#4 Describe the infection control procedures that are necessary before, during and after radiation exposure.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.