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
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify the role of the radiographer in the patient's total health care;
- discuss the interrelationship between personal, community and societal values as they relate to utilization of the health care system;
- describe infection control including aseptic and sterile techniques;
- demonstrate correct principles of biomechanics and ergonomics;
- demonstrate proper procedures for determining vital signs;
- discuss basic radiation safety concepts.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
- Professional Organizations, Development and Advancement
- Educational Survival Skills
- Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
- Introduction to Clinical Education
- Radiology Administration
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Patient Interactions and History Taking
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Immobilization Techniques
- Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes and Lines
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Nonaseptic Techniques
- Medical Emergencies
- Pharmacology
- Principles of Drug Administration
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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:
- Radiographs
- Smartboard
- Radiology laboratory
- Shaderware simulation software in computer lab
- Textbooks and reference materials
- See course syllabus
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Review/Approval Date 2/23/16; Revised: 4/5/24