RAD-1510 Patient Care and Education I

2 Credits
Introduction to principles of patient care as preparation for interactions in the clinical education setting. Focus on responsibilities to patients, peers and the profession to include professional, medicolegal, and ethical issues. Infection control, aseptic techniques, vital signs, medical emergencies, and pharmacology are included. Consideration of human diversity and cultural implications associated with health care. Includes medical terminology.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for program admission: MAT-1120, EGL-1010, and BIO-2050; RAD-1410 and RAD-1530 concurrent; BIO-2060, EGL-1020, and HIM-1800 completed or concurrent.
3 class/3 lab hours/8 weeks.
RAD courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. The program admits a new group of students every fall semester. A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all prerequisites and core courses to enter and remain in the program. The course content within the Radiography Program is divided into the following modules: Module I: Radiation Protection Module II: Equipment Operation and Quality Control Module III: Image Production and Evaluation Module IV: Radiographic Procedures Module V: Patient Care and Education Module VI: Clinical Radiography Each course encompasses a combination of modules designed to develop and expand the didactic and clinical knowledge base of radiography.
(Offered fall only.)