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RADI100 Introduction of Radiography

Department of Health Sciences: Radiography

I. Course Number and Title
RADI100 Introduction of Radiography
II. Number of Credits
3 credits
III. Number of Instructional Minutes
2250
IV. Prerequisites
Admission to the radiography program.
Corequisites
None
V. Other Pertinent Information
VI. Catalog Course Description
RADI100 is an introduction to the hospital setting, radiology department, and the radiography school. The topics of patient care, including physical and psychological needs of the patient and family, routine and emergency patient care procedures, infection control, ethical principles and legal terminology are discussed.
VII. Required Course Content and Direction
  1. Course Learning Goals

    Students will:

    1. identify the role of the radiographer in the patient's total health care;
    2. discuss the interrelationship between personal, community and societal values as they relate to utilization of the health care system;
    3. describe general environmental safety precautions;
    4. demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics;
    5. demonstrate proper procedures for determining vital signs, including basic venipuncture procedure; and
    6. discuss basic radiation safety concepts.
  2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

    1. Survival skills (tips and techniques to improve study skills)
    2. Introduction to the radiography program - guidelines, program policies, clinical regulation
    3. Clinical competency system
    4. Fundamentals of radiologic science and health care, including the health sciences professions
    5. The healthcare environment - including systems, facilities, and delivery settings
    6. Radiology organization - including personnel and programs
    7. Accreditation
    8. Professional credentialing
    9. Professional organizations
    10. Basic radiation protection
    11. Radiographer and health care team
    12. Attitudes and communication in patient care, including psychological considerations
    13. Patient/technologist interactions
    14. Safety and transfer positioning
    15. Evaluating physical needs
    16. Infection control
    17. Medication administration
    18. Medical emergencies
    19. Unique situations and trauma
    20. Tubes, catheters, line, and collection devices
    21. Mobile and surgical radiography
  • Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

    Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, multi-media projects, participation in classroom/online discussions, role play exercises, and image critique assessment.
  • Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

    1. Radiographs
    2. Smartboard
    3. Radiology laboratory
    4. Shaderware simulation software in computer lab
    5. Textbooks and reference materials
    6. See course syllabus
  • Review/Approval Date 2/23/16

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