RADT 1010 Introduction to Radiology (3-2-4)
This course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. The course provides students with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. The course will emphasize patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. It will introduce a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include ethics, medical and legal considerations, Right-to-Know Law, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, medical emergencies, pharmacology/contrast agents, media, OR and mobile procedures, patient preparation, death and dying, body mechanics/transportation, basic life support/CPR, and patient care in radiologic sciences.
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