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Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Explain the principles of radiation as it relates to physics, biology, hygiene and safety.
2. Produce and interpret diagnostically acceptable radiographs utilizing various radiographic techniques.
3. Apply the principles of quality assurance and ethics in dental hygiene radiography.
4. Describe the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques and interpretation.
5. Demonstrate appropriate patient and operator protection procedures.
Methods of Assessment:
1. Written Exam
2. Lab Exercises
3. Critique Competencies
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Iannucci, Joen and Howerton, Laura. Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques. Elsevier Saunders. Fourth Edition,
2012. Rinn XCP instrument
Suggested Course Maximum:
28
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Dexter x-ray mannequin, darkroom, processing equipment, dental chair, x-ray machine, digital x-ray system \ software,
panoramic x-ray machine
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Lab 50% A = 93 - 100
Lab assignments B = 84 - 92
C = 83 - 75
Lecture 50% D = 74 - 67
Written exams, quizzes, final F = 66 and below
Minimum grade of 75 must be earned in lab and lecture
Curriculum Checklist:
☐Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core) – No additional documents
needed.
☐Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
☐Critical Thinking
☐Communication
☐Empirical & Quantitative Skills
☐Teamwork
☐Social Responsibility
