RADT 102 Orientation to Radiologic Technology

A course designed to teach students how to provide quality radiography patient care. Emphasis is on understanding the early days of radiography, the radiographer as member of the health care team, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional communications, safety and transfer, positioning, patient care and assessment, and infection control.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

Must be majoring in Radiological Technology

RADT 102Orientation to Radiologic Technology

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

Must be majoring in Radiological Technology

III. Catalog Course Description

A course designed to teach students how to provide quality radiography patient care. Emphasis is on understanding the early days of radiography, the radiographer as member of the health care team, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional communications, safety and transfer, positioning, patient care and assessment, and infection control.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Master (1) Patient care skills used in radiography, (2) Medication information and administration including contrast media, (3) Infection control, and (4) Special conditions and environments in radiography.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies