RAD 1502 02: Radiographic Procedures I

RAD 1502 - Radiographic Procedures I

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43932,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Yvonne Dillon

Email: yfdillon@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Yvonne Dillon MS RIT, BSPH, RT(R)
Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology, Kent State University, 5/1997

Bachelor of Science Public Health, Kent State University,12/2022

Maters of Science Radiologic Information Technology, California State University Dominguez Hills, 8/2024

ARRT Credentialed, 5/1997

Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall 1120
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-2011

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Course Description

1502. Radiographic Procedures I. This course includes content designed to provide the knowledge necessary to perform imaging procedures. The student will be introduced to radiographic terminology. Radiographic anatomy, positioning and image evaluation of the chest, abdomen, upper extremeties, shoulder girdle, and lower extremities are emphasized. Prereq.: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Coreq.: RAD 1502L. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy Kenneth L. Bontrager and John P. Lampignano, Eleventh Edition
Required Pocket Atlas for: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy Kenneth L. Bontrager and John P. Lampignano, Eleventh Edition

Textbook: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, Kenneth L. Bontrager and John P. Lampignano, Eleventh Edition.

Pocket Atlas: for Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, Kenneth L. Bontrager and John P. Lampignano, Eleventh Edition.

FA 2026 Youngstown State University Custom Package ISBN: 9780443533235

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Course Introduction, Syllabus Overview
Wed 8/26 Pages 1-39 Chapter 1: Terminology and Positioning Chapter 1 Homework Due 9/1
Mon 8/31 Chapter 1: Terminology and Positioning
Wed 9/2 Review Chapter 1: Terminology and Positioning Chapter 1 Assessment Due 9/8
Mon 9/7 No Class: Labor Day
Wed 9/9 Exam Chapter 1 Terminology and Positioning
Mon 9/14 Pages 67-100 Chapter 2 Chest Anatomy and Positioning
Wed 9/16 Chapter 2 Chest Positioning and Pathology Chapter 2 Homework Due 9/20
Mon 9/21 Review Chapter 2 Chest Chapter 2 Assessment Due 9/22
Wed 9/23 Exam Chapter 2 Chest
Mon 9/28 Pages 101-122 Chapter 3 Abdomen Anatomy and Positioning
Wed 9/30 Chapter 3 Abdomen Positioning and Pathology Chapter 3 Homework Due 10/4
Mon 10/5 Review Chapter 3 Abdomen Chapter 3 Assessment Due 10/6
Wed 10/7 Exam Chapter 3 Abdomen
Mon 10/12 Pages 123-172 Chapter 4 Upper Limb: Anatomy and Positioning
Wed 10/14 Chapter 4 Upper Limb: Positioning and Pathology
Mon 10/19 Chapter 4 Upper Limb Positioning and Pathology Chapter 4 Homework Due: 10/20
Wed 10/21 Review Chapter 4 Upper Limb Chapter 4 Assessment Due 10/25
Mon 10/26 Exam Chapter 4 Upper Limb
Wed 10/28 Pages 175-211 Chapter 5 Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Anatomy and Positioning
Mon 11/2 Chapter 5 Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Positioning and Pathology Chapter 5 Homework Due: 11/3
Wed 11/4 Review Chapter 5 Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Chapter 5 Assessment Due 11/8
Mon 11/9 Exam Chapter 5 Humerus and Shoulder Girdle
Wed 11/11 No Class:Veterans Day
Mon 11/16 Pages 211-265 Chapter 6 Lower Limb Anatomy and Positioning
Wed 11/18 Chapter 6 Lower Limb Positioning and Pathology Chapter 6 Homework Due: 11/22
Mon 11/23 Review Chapter 6 Lower Limb Chapter 6 Assesment Due 11/29
Wed 11/25 No Class: Thanksgiving Break
Mon 11/30 Exam Chapter 6 Lower Limb
Wed 12/2 Comprehensive Final Exam Review
Mon 12/7 Comprehensive Final Exam 8:00a-10:00a

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.