2025-26 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Mar 19, 2026

2025-26 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RAD 121* - Radiographic Procedures I

(4 CR)

Prerequisite(s): BIO 141*, SDV 101; Acceptance to the Radiography, A.A.S. Program; Evidence of completion of Radiography, A.A.S. Program required documents.

Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer

Description: Introduces procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.