Student ______

Date of Rotation______

Medical Imaging (MI)

OBJECTIVES

After participation in this rotation, the Health Science student will gain knowledge ofvarious procedures that areperformed in the Medical Imaging department, will be able to identify what types of staff members are employed on the units and their roles, and will be able to identify the important aspects of medical image testing.

PRE-ROTATION ASSIGNMENT Instructor______

Define the following terms:

1. fluoroscopy

  1. magnetic resonance imaging
  1. nuclear medicine
  1. computed tomography
  1. sonography
  1. myelogram
  1. upper GI tract xray
  1. lower GI tract xray
  1. angiogram
  1. cholecystogram
  1. ionizing radiation
  1. KUB
  1. Explain the difference between a cholangiogram and a cholecystogram.
  1. What safety techniques are used to protect health care workers in Medical Imaging from

excess radiation exposure.

  1. Explain the difference between MRI and CT.
  1. What is scattered radiation?
  1. What type of contrast medium is used for upper and lower GI x-rays?
  1. Define the following:

Superior

Inferior

Cranial

Caudal

Ventral

Dorsal

Medial

Lateral

Proximal

Distal

  1. Describe the various warning labels found in Medical Imaging, what they mean, and where they

are located.

20. What types of exams can be performed with the CT Scanner?

21. Describe the role of the Radiologist in the Medical Imaging Department.

22. Explain the benefit of using fluoroscopy studies over a conventional x-ray.

23. Describe what type of professionals work in Medical Imaging and explain their roles.

Medical Imaging (MI)

Thank you for mentoring the Denton ISD Health Science student on your unit. Your time and leadership is greatly valued and I appreciate your feedback on student performance while on your unit.

OBSERVED/ASSISTED

1. Procedures

a. patient transport ______/______

b. patient identification ______/______

c. x-ray ______/______

d. CT scan ______/______

e. MRI ______/______

f. fluoroscopy ______/______

g. ultrasound ______/______

h. reporting results ______/______

i. other______/______

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Mentor Signature Date

Evaluation Sheet for Clinical Rotation

Student name: ______

Rotation site: ______Date: ______

Please evaluate the student for each category and mark the appropriate box. The scale proceeds from a high of 5 to a low of 0.

Area of Evaluation / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Presents proper appearance:
Professional grooming.
Neat and clean.
Meets professional standards.
Attitude toward learning:
Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to learn.
Asks pertinent questions.
Demonstrates enthusiasm.
Exhibits emotional maturity.
Observes rules:
Observes safety factors.
Demonstrates understanding of Medical Ethics and Confidentiality.
Quality of work:
Uses proper techniques.
Takes pride in work.
Exhibits ability to follow directions.
Quantity of work:
Follows directions.
Completes tasks on time.
Productive use of time.
Cooperates with others:
Works well with others.
Readily assists others.
Displays good human relations:
Shows tact and understanding.
Respectful of others.
Exhibits a positive attitude.

Comments:

Mentor:______Date:______

Medical Imaging (MI)

Post Rotation Reflection

(due on Friday or Monday after Rotation on Unit)

Answer the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation. Answer ALL questions.

  1. The mentor(s) that I was assigned to was______. Their

title(s) are______.

  1. What did you like best about your rotation day in the department? Why?

3. What did you like least about your rotation day in this department? Why?

4. What skills did you perform while on this unit?

  1. List five pieces of medical equipment that you observed on the unit this week.
  1. What patient diagnosis and procedures did you learn about?
  1. What medical terminology or abbreviations did you encounter? Name at least three and provide definition or meaning.
  1. Interview your mentor. List their educational background, job description, years of experience, and level of job satisfaction.

Using the following space, write an essay describing your overall experience on the unit. When reflecting on your day in the unit, think about your responsibility in your learning. What could you have done differently to ensure that you have the optimal experience?

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Student Signature______Date______