RAD 2603 01: Clinical Practice IV < Youngstown State University

RAD 2603 - Clinical Practice IV

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43627,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

2603. This course is a continuation of Clinical Practice I, Clinical Practice II, and Clinical Practice III. Selected and supervised clinical 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. Students become more confident with indirect supervision and more independent with mastered skills. 22.5 hours of clinical per week. Prereq.: C or better in RAD 1508. 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.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
8/31	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
9/7	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. No clinical Monday Sept 7th
9/14	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
9/21	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
9/28	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
10/5	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	7 Competencies Due by 10/11 1st and 2nd Technologist Evaluation Due by 10/11 1st Clinical Preceptor Evaulation Due by 10/11 1 Re-competency Due by 10/11
10/12	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	Fluoroscopy Assignment Due by 10/12
10/19	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	Skull Positioning Chart Due by 10/26
10/26	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	Positioning Chart for Facial Bones, Nasal Bones, Zygomatic Arches, and Orbits Due by 10/29
11/2	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	Positioning Chart for Mandible and TMJ's Due by 11/3
11/9	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. No Clinical Wed Nov 11th	Positioning Chart for Sinuses Due by 11/5 Headwork Assignment Due by 11/5
11/16	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.
11/23	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time. No Clinical on Wednesday Nov 25th or Friday Nov 27th
11/30	Report to clinical this week at specific assigned site and time.	7 Clinical Competencies Due by 12/4/2026 3rd and 4th Technologist Evaluation Due by 12/4/26 2nd Clinical Preceptor Evluation Due by 12/4/26 Three Clinical Checklists Due by 12/4/26 1 Re-Competency 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.

RAD 2603 01: Clinical Practice IV