DHYG 2020 - Radiology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Covers the nature and production of X-rays and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasizes radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation protection; basic intraoral radiographic techniques; various image processing formats; mounting procedures as well as supplemental intraoral, extraoral, and localization techniques; radiographic interpretation; and patient management topics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe radiation history and fundamentals. 2. Gain basic radiology technical skills. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology for proper radiographic interpretation. 4. Gain skills in documentation and communications with patients and healthcare providers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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