Non-Routine Projections

Non-Routine Projections for Chest, Neck, Upper Extremities & Shoulder Girdle

Radiography Procedures

Materials Included

Text
Video
Anatomy
Simulation
Quiz

This module teaches you how to prepare for, set up, and obtain non-routine radiographic projections of the chest, bony thorax, upper airway/soft tissue of the neck, upper extremities and shoulder girdle. Including both practice and test modes, the online simulator offers six different patient scenarios, allowing you to learn and rehearse the procedures, then test your skills. The module offers students and practitioners the knowledge, cognitive skills and a safe practice environment to perform these radiographic procedures accurately and with confidence in preparation for working with real patients and X-ray equipment. 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 non-routine projections of the chest, bony thorax, upper airway/soft tissue of the neck, upper extremities and shoulder girdle
to better visualize and understand the anatomy of the chest, bony thorax and soft tissue of the neck with our 3D anatomical model
to identify common indications for non-routine projections of the chest, bony thorax, upper airway/soft tissue of the neck, upper extremities and shoulder girdle, and common pathology encountered
how to manage the requirements of trauma and pediatric patients requiring any of these non-routine projections
how to position a patient to obtain optimal images when performing these non-routine projections
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 - Chest

Step 2.1 - Non-routine projections

Step 2.2 - Pathology of the pediatric soft tissue neck

Step 3 - Ribs

Step 3.1 - Routine projections

Step 3.2 - Trauma considerations

Step 3.3 - Pathology of the ribs

Step 4 - Wrist

Step 4.1 - Non-routine projections

Step 4.2 - Trauma

Step 4.3 - Pathology of the scaphoid

Step 5 - Elbow

Step 5.1 - Non-routine projections

Step 5.2 - Trauma considerations

Step 5.3 - Pathology of the elbow

Step 6 - Humerus

Step 6.1 - Non-routine projections

Step 6.2 - Trauma considerations

Step 6.3 - Pathology of the humerus

Step 7 - Shoulder, scapula, and clavicle

Step 7.1 - Non-routine projections

Step 7.2 - Trauma considerations

Step 7.3 - Pathology of the shoulder

Describe indications for radiographic procedures of the chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
Describe and utilize radiographic positioning terminology.
Discuss anatomical details of the chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
Discuss chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle protocols.
Describe positioning criteria and anatomical landmarks for chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle projections.
Discuss the radiographic requirements for chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle, with regards to trauma and pediatric patients.
Analyze radiographs for quality and correct positioning criteria.
Discuss chest, bony thorax, soft tissues of the neck, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle pathology.
Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), 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