Purchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance



Initiative TitlePurchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

As our field involves exposing patients to radiation students cannot practice taking images or making exposures on themselves or public volunteers.  We use an anatomical phantom which has anatomy inside to replicate the skeletal system, bowel, and organs.  This is used for positioning, PRE, and quality assurance lab activities to make exposures and demonstrate various radiographic principles. 

The current phantom named "Pixy" is quit honestly falling apart; if she were a trauma victim she wouldn't survive! All joking aside, her left arm is hanging on by a thread (literally by a broken large rubber band she came with), her joints are leaking and her neck is being held together by a trauma cervical collar. 

There have been improvements in these phantoms over the years and a new phantom would enrich the classroom and laboratory experience for students- not to mention her breakage being a problem. LuAnn and I have begun researching the cost of a new anatomical phantom and the average price range is $31,000. 

Though we looked into refurbishing "Pixy" the company has told us she is too old and is past what they call "her useful life"... Very true considering her condition. 

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

Pixy may break completely and we will have limited phantoms to practice on. While we have some "loose" body parts like a phantom head and knee she is the only whole body one which replicates an actual person or "patient". If she continues to break or cannot be used our laboratory experiments will greatly suffer and so will our students experience.  Using Pixy greatly ties into our learning outcomes and having student practice skills in the psychomotor domain. 

Estimated completion date is based on if funding is approved or not- if so this would be worked on ASAP

Department Goals Purchase reusable sustainable dosimeters the department can read and monitor in-house
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date05/01/2018
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created12/07/2021 11:50 am
Updated12/07/2021 12:06 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
It is very important for radiology students to have an anatomical phantom to practice exposures on as we are not allowed to experiment on each other or the public. The only way students get experience with making exposures and creating a "life-like" image is by using an anatomical phantom like Pixy. The phantom is very important to help students achieve their education goals and learning outcomes in the department.
The current phantom is too old to be considered sustainable as it has out lived it's useful life. It needs to be updated so for the future such an item can simply be refurbished or revamped. Also, the current state of the old phantom is a potential safety hazard should the arm or head totally detach, fall and hurt someone as it is very heavy.
The program is an institutional resources and any improvement in the program is attractive to potential students and should be seen as an institutional resource as a whole.
Naturally the anatomical phantom plays a large role in educational activities in the classroom and laboratory setting by using it for examples, explanations and laboratory experiments.
The phantom gives us another tool to use in order to assess our students learning in the program.
An anatomical phantom gives students experience on radiographic equipment by allowing them to take exposures and visualize the outcomes as we are not able to experiment on people. This increases learning opportunities, connects didactic learning with psycho-motor and gets students ready for clinical. This in turn makes them stronger students and thus employees when they earn their degree
A new anatomical phantom is a wise investment to deliver high quality learning opportunities with in the program and fosters innovation in the laboratory setting.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Continue researching and acquiring price estimates DI department 1
Once funds allocated move forward with purchase request DI department 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Acquire a new phantom in which the neck and arm are not coming apart 1
Increase student learning activities in the lab 2
Be able to continue making exposures using the phantom to demonstrate radiographic anatomy, positioning, and technique 3
Ensure student safety when working with such a phantom 4

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Alumni Survey Surveying program alumni can provide information about program satisfaction, preparation (transfer or workforce), employment status, skills for success. Surveys can ask alumni to identify what should be changed, altered, maintained, improved, or expanded. We already survey our grads and they have stated we need new equipment
Entrance/Exit Interviews Interviews are conducted with students when they enter college and when they leave—either through graduation or early departure. These interviews can be designed to measure SLO, but can also be used to learn about students’ perceptions, gather feedback, on various college services, activities, etc. DI department
Observations Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes. DI department and anyone else who wants to observe phantoms use and student learning utilizing it.

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $31,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
New radiography anatomical phantom for exposures $31000.00
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Purchase X-ray anatomical phantom for Positioning, Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Quality Assurance
$31,000.00 / $0.00
Diagnostic Imaging

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