RAD 1502L - Radiographic Procedures I Lab
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43931,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Yvonne Dillon
Email: yfdillon@ysu.edu
Course Description
1502L. Radiographic Procedures I Lab. 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 1502. 1 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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Mon | 8/24 | Pages 1-39 This is an in person lab |
Course Introduction, Syllabus Overview, Equipment Overview Equipment Checklist |
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| Wed | 8/26 | This is an in person lab | Positioning and Lines | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Pages 1-39 This is an in person lab |
Practice Positioning Terminology and Lines Chest Positioning |
Terminology and Positioning Lab Due: 9/4 |
| Wed | 9/2 | This is an in person lab. | Chest positioning and Image Evaluation | |
| Mon | 9/7 | No lab | No Class: Labor Day | |
| Wed | 9/9 | This is a virtual lab. | Chest positioning and interactive lab. | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Pages 67-100 This is a virtual lab. |
Chest and Abdomen Positioning | Chest Interactive Lab Due: 9/18 |
| Wed | 9/16 | This is an in person lab. | Chest and Abdomen Positioning | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Pages 101-122 This is an in person lab. |
Abdomen Positioning and Anatomy | |
| Wed | 9/23 | This is a virtual lab. | Abdomen Interactive Lab and Image Evaluation. | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Pages 101-122 This is an in person lab. |
Abdomen Interactive Lab and Positioning |
Abdomen Interactive Lab Due: 10/2 |
| Wed | 9/30 | This is an in person lab. | Abdomen Image Evaluation and Review Review for Practical |
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| Mon | 10/5 | This is a virtual lab. | Review for Practical | |
| Wed | 10/7 | This is an in person lab. | Practical I: Chest and Abdomen | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Pages 123-172 This is a virtual lab. |
Upper Limb: Positioning | |
| Wed | 10/14 | This is an in person lab. | Upper Limb Positioning and Interactive Lab | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Pages 123-172 This is an in person lab. |
Upper Limb Positioning and Image Evaluation. | Upper Limb Interactive Lab Due: 10/23 |
| Wed | 10/21 | This is an in person lab. | Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Positioning and Image Evaluation. | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Pages 175-211 This is an in person lab. |
Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Positioning and Interactive Lab Review for Practical II. |
Humerus and Shoulder Interactive Lab Due 10/30 |
| Wed | 10/28 | This is a virtual lab. | Humerus and Shoulder Girdle | |
| Mon | 11/2 | This is an in person lab. | Practical II Upper Limb, Humerus, and Shoulder Girdle | |
| Wed | 11/4 | This is an in person lab. | Lower Limb Positioning | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Pages 211-265 This is an in person lab. |
Lower Limb Positioning. | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Lab-campus closed | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Pages 211-265 This is an in person lab. |
Lower Limb Positioning and Interactive Lab. | |
| Wed | 11/18 | This is an in person lab. | Lower Limb Image Evaluation and Interactive Lab. | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Pages 211-265 This is an in person lab. |
Lower Limb Positioning and Interactive Lab | Lower Limb Interactive Lab Due 11/30 |
| Wed | 11/25 | No Lab-Thanksgiving Break. | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | This is an in person lab. | Review for Practical III: Lower Limb | |
| Wed | 12/2 | This is an in person lab. | Practical III: Lower Limb | |
| Mon | 12/7 | No lab-Finals week | ||
| Wed | 12/9 | No Lab-Finals week |
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.