Introduction to Radiographic Patient Care

Permission Required:

Yes

Distribution:

Radiologic Technology

Corequisite Narrative:

RTE1111L

Credits:

2.00 Credits

Lecture:

2.00 Hours

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to patient care in the profession of radiography. Topics of instruction include concepts of how to deliver optimal patient care, emergency medicine, infection control procedures using standard precautions, effective communication techniques, patient assessment, general safety guidelines, pharmacology, body mechanics, the role of the radiographer in patient education and consent is identified.