Pat Care for Rad Techs

Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Corequisite: RADTEC-16L. This course provides a comprehensive study of the role of the Radiologic Technologist in the health care team and the health care delivery system including history, ethics, appropriate terminology, effective communication and interactions, scope of practice, patient evaluation, infection control, and radiation safety practices. Special considerations for the following populations will be addressed: neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma. Emphasis will be placed on ethics, communication and patient education, the Radiologic Technologist's role and scope, and use of contrast agents in radiology. This course will provide education and skills required for use of and care for various medical devices and supplies including venipuncture materials, various tubes, lines and catheters, isolation, vital signs, enema administration, and patient transfer. Safety, including both patient and radiographer safety, will be addressed throughout. Laboratory experience complements the didactic portion. Instructor signature required. Transfer: CSU