RAD 1503 01: Clinical Practice I

RAD 1503 - Clinical Practice I

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43195,

Credit hours: 1

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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

1503. Student are introduced to the performance of patient care and the role of the radiologic technologist. Selected and supervised clinical education experiences are planned to reinforce learning and provide the student with clinical education opportunities to apply principles and techniques of radiographic procedures discussed in lecture. 15 hours per week of clinical Prereq.: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. 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.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Pages 1-39 No Clinical-May be required to report to campus
8/31 Pages 1-39 No Clinical-May be required to report to campus
9/7 Pages 1-39 No Clinical-May be required to report to campus General Positioning Terms Assignment Due 9/8/26
9/14 Pages 67-100 No Clinical-May be required to report to campus
9/21 Pages 67-100 No clinical- May be required to report to campus
9/28 Pages 101-122 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
10/5 Pages 101-122 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. Chest and Abdomen Assignment Due 10/5/26
10/12 Pages 123-172 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. Orientation Clinical Checklist Due by 10/12/26
Transportation Clinical Checklist Due by 10/12/26
Clinical Equipment Checklist Due by 10/12/26
10/19 Pages 123-172 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
10/26 Pages 175-211 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. Upper Limb Assignment Due 10/26/26
1st Technologist Evaluation Due by 10/31
11/2 Pages 175-211 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
11/9 Pages 211-265 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. Humerus and Shoulder Girdle Assignment Due 11/19/26
11/16 Pages 211-265 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
11/23 Pages 211-265 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
No Clinical on Thursday 26th.
11/30 Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. Lower Limb Assignment Due 11/30/26
3 Clinical Competencies Due by 12/4/2026
2nd Technologist Evaluation Due by 12/4/26
Clinical Preceptor Evluation Due by 12/4/26
12/7 No clinical-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.