Lecture: 2 hours/week
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Lab: 10 hours/semester
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Field Experience: 6 hours/semester
Learning activities may include seminars, workshops, group work, online quizzes, case studies, on-campus labs and field experience. Radiography lab assignments will include both live animals and cadavers. The mandatory equine radiography lab takes place off-site and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the lab location.
Radiographic techniques
- radiograph evaluation
- technique chart formulation
Equine radiography
- portable and mobile X-ray units
- limb anatomy
- radiograph positioning techniques
- safe work practices
Special radiographic techniques
- positive and negative contrast media
- use of barium in gastrointestinal studies
- use of iodine in urologic studies
- other uses for contrast media in radiography
Advanced imaging techniques
- ultrasound
- fluoroscopy
- endoscopy
- computed tomography
- magnetic resonance imaging
- nuclear scintigraphy
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- safely and competently perform radiographic essential skills designated by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association;
- formulate radiographic technique charts;
- obtain diagnostic radiographic images;
- explain and practice special radiographic techniques for the digestive and urinary systems, including an upper gastrointestinal barium series and retrograde cystography;
- discuss the fundamentals of ultrasonography and other specialized imaging techniques including fluoroscopy, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and nuclear scintigraphy;
- discuss the challenges associated with equine radiography;
- perform equine radiography and evaluate equine radiographs.
Assessments will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester.
In order to achieve a grade of C (or higher) in the course, students must:
- achieve a final minimum grade of 60% in each of the lecture and lab components of the course
- demonstrate competency (a performance of 60% or higher) in an evaluation of each of the assigned essential skills
- attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled lab hours
Evaluation will be based on:
Lab evaluations: 20-50% (No single evaluation worth more than 15%)
Assignments: 10-30%
Quizzes: 10-20% (No single quiz worth more than 5%)
Term test(s): 0-10%
Final examination(s): 30-40%
Total: 100%
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
M. Brown and L. Brown. (Current Edition). Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians. Pub Elsevier.
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