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

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

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

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

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:

  • Describe the historical development of radiography and the role of radiologic technologists in healthcare.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Identify and apply legal and ethical responsibilities in providing quality patient care.
  • Perform safe patient handling, transfer, and positioning techniques during radiographic procedures.
  • Apply critical thinking to assess and manage patient care situations involving infection control, safety, and emergency procedures.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies