# RAD110 Introduction to Radiographic Positioning and Technique

College of Health Science Medical Radiography Department

**Course Description:** This course will introduce basic terminology related to radiographic positioning and technique.Students will learn placement of a patient’s body parts to obtain a radiographic image. Basic concepts of x-ray technique formation, x-ray equipment handling and an introduction to DR/CR systems will be practiced. Basic positioning for a routine chest procedure will be introduced.

**Credit Hours:** 1.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [RAD100](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/RAD100 "View RAD100")

**Corequisites:** [RAD105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/RAD105 "View RAD105")

## Programs offering this course

- [Medical Radiography (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/radiography-associate-degree)

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