Course Description

RAD 102 PATIENT CARE MEDICAL IMAGING   2.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the foundations of the medical imaging profession in contemporary healthcare environments. Provides students with general patient care concepts, including physical and psychological needs of patients, communication strategies, safety, medical asepsis, and recognition of emergency situations. Recognizes the philosophy of the program as a framework for basic human respect. Perform and demonstrate physical and radiation safety for patients, co-workers and staff. Use basic communication skills to develop effective interpersonal relationships. Identify principles relating to the legal and ethical aspects of radiography practice. Recognize and respond to emergency situations. Discuss pharmacologic agents used within radiology departments and the role of the radiographer in their administration, storage, and disposal. Describe infection control procedures. Requisites: BI-206 BI-207 BI-208 BI-209 MA-106 & FYWS-125 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. PS-110 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115- Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE BI-206 BI-207 BI-208 BI-209 MA-106 FYWS-125
Offered: Fall Semester All Years