RAD 471
Clinical Posting III
3 Unit(s) (PH 135)
Course Description
At the end of the clinical posting, students should be able to:
1. define contrast agents used for specialised contrast procedures in radiography;
2. identify various radiological contrast agents, their manufacturers and packaging;
3. prepare patients for such procedures;
4. observe the imaging procedures for various contrast agents;
5. carry out ward and theatre radiography and apply radiation protection and aseptic measures
as recommended;
6. identify various sonographic scanning procedures taught in RG 442;
7. participate in MRI procedures and apply safety precautions required in a high intensity
magnetic field;
8. learn different protocols for optimising image quality for various pathological and anatomical
scenarios; and
9. clinical exposure and hands-on training based on lectures taught in RAD 441 and RAD 442.