RADT 108 Introduction to Clinical Radiography

This course is an observational clinical rotation with skills lab component and it is complementary to Introduction to Radiology and Patient care. In this course, students will be introduced to site-specific protocol, equipment, work flow and patient history taking skills. Students will practice in skills lab and observe radiologic technologists providing patient care and producing radiographic images in clinical settings. Students will manipulate radiographic imaging equipment in skills, take patient history, and assist during patient transfer.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program

Corequisite

BIOL 101 or BIOL 107; ENGL 121 and RADT 106

Hours Weekly

6 clinical hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate basic skills of site-specific protocol, equipment, and work flow.
2. 2. Prepare radiographic room and illustrate the purpose of radiographic accessories utilized for image production, patient positioning, radiation protection, infection control, and patient transfer.
3. 3. Demonstrate patient history taking skills.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate basic skills of site-specific protocol, equipment, and work flow.
2. 2. Prepare radiographic room and illustrate the purpose of radiographic accessories utilized for image production, patient positioning, radiation protection, infection control, and patient transfer.
3. 3. Demonstrate patient history taking skills.