This course is designed to provide the first-year student with a working knowledge of routine radiographic positioning for visualization of the chest, abdomen, and bones of the upper and lower extremities (excluding the shoulder and pelvic girdle). Terminology, accessory devices, equipment used in radiographic procedures, and the application of protective devices will be discussed. To develop the student’s critical thinking skills, radiographic phantoms will be used to demonstrate the principles of exposure. The group process will be used to demonstrate and practice radiographic positioning and critique.