Radiography of the Lower Extremity and Hip

Radiography Procedures

Materials Included

Text
Video
Anatomy
Simulation
Quiz

This module teaches you how to prepare for, set up and obtain radiographs of the lower extremity and hip

This module teaches you how to prepare for, set up and obtain radiographs of the lower extremity and hip. Including both practice and test modes, the online procedure simulator features three different patient scenarios. It offers students and practitioners the knowledge, cognitive skills and safe practice environment to perform these procedures accurately, to build confidence for working in a clinical setting. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) registry exams.

You’ll learn

to practice, perfect and test your skills in obtaining X-rays of the lower extremity and hip, including the leg, knee, ankle, foot and toes
to better visualize and understand the anatomy of the lower extremity and hip, with our 3D anatomical model
to identify the indications and contraindications for performing radiographic procedures of the lower extremity and hip
how to manage the requirements of pediatric and trauma patients
how to position a patient to obtain optimal images of the lower extremity and hip
how to analyze radiographs for quality and correct positioning criteria
much more (see “content details” for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Preparation

Step 1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 1.2 - Patient preparation

Step 1.3 - Technologist preparation

Step 2 - Toe projections

Step 2.1 - Routine projections

Step 3 - Foot

Step 3.1 - Routine projections

Step 4 - Calcaneus

Step 4.1 - Routine projections

Step 4.2 - Pediatric considerations

Step 4.3 - Trauma considerations

Step 5 - Ankle

Step 5.1 - Routine projections

Step 5.2 - Pediatric considerations

Step 5.3 - Trauma considerations

Step 6 - Tibia and fibula

Step 6.1 - Routine projections

Step 6.2 - Pediatric considerations

Step 6.3 - Trauma considerations

Step 7 - Knee and patella

Step 7.1 - Knee

Step 7.1.1 - Routine projections

Step 7.2 - Patella

Step 7.2.1 - Routine projections

Step 7.3 - Pediatric considerations

Step 7.4 - Trauma considerations

Step 8 - Femur projections

Step 8.1 - Routine projections

Step 8.2 - Pediatric considerations

Step 8.3 - Trauma considerations

Step 9 - Hip projections

Step 9.1 - Routine projections

Describe indications for radiographic procedures of the hip and lower extremities
Describe and utilize radiographic positioning terminology
Discuss anatomical details of the hip and lower extremities
Discuss hip and lower extremity protocols
Describe positioning criteria and anatomical landmarks for each hip and lower extremity projection
Discuss the radiographic requirements of the hip and lower extremities with regards to trauma and pediatric patients
Analyze the radiographs for quality and for correct positioning criteria
Discuss pathology of the hip and lower extremities
Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long