Season 5 | Episode 17 | Erika Bongart M.Ed., R.T.(R)(ARRT) Program Director & Instructor of Radiologic Technology at Lanier Technical College
In this episode of Rad Tech Life, I sit down with the incredible Erika Bongart—Program Director & Instructor of Radiologic Technology at Lanier Technical College—for a deep dive into one of the more intimidating topics for X-ray students: the skull.
From navigating complex anatomy to nailing the positioning techniques, Erika walks us through how she teaches skull radiography in a way that actually sticks. We cover everything from the basics of skull anatomy to the most common positioning errors students make (and how to avoid them), plus the essential lines like MSP, OML, and IOML—and how to remember them without losing your mind.
💬 Topics we cover include:
Why students need to remember that the head is attached to the body 🧍♂️
Top 5 skull positioning mistakes (and how to stop making them)
The most common mandibular fracture and how to image it
Common pathologies of the skull and how to recognize them
Key positioning lines every student should know by heart
And why some things not on the registry are still worth learning
If skull positioning feels overwhelming, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and teaching pearls to help you feel more confident in the lab and at the clinical site. Erika's passion for education and her clear, down-to-earth explanations make this a must-listen for any student working toward mastering the head.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let’s demystify the skull—one landmark at a time.
