MAP 250 - Diagnostic Radiography I

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Course includes radiological principles and encourages the use of critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice in the areas of film evaluation, processing techniques, positioning of patients and radiation protection of patients and workers. Introduction to digital radiography concepts. This course with MAP 252 meets the requirements for students to take the State of Iowa exam to become a “Limited Diagnostic Radiographer” in the areas of chest and extremities.
Prerequisite: MAP 225