RAD-114: Basic Patient Care in Radiography

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Radiography Technician
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Radiography
Course Number
114
Course Title
Basic Patient Care in Radiography
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Acceptance into Radiographer Program
Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of patient care including patient interactions, body mechanics, patient transfer techniques, vital signs, infection control, emergency situations, age specific care, oxygen administration, basic pharmacology and venipuncture.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Communication with Patients
  2. Professional Responsibilities of the Radiographer to Include the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Code of Ethics and the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) Practice Standards.
  3. Medicolegal Issues in the Diagnostic Imaging Profession
  4. Body Mechanics and Patient Transfer Techniques
  5. Patient History and the Assessment of Vital Signs
  6. Infection Control, Aseptic and Non-Aseptic Technique
  7. Venipuncture
  8. Pharmacology, Radiopharmaceuticals and Contrast Media
  9. Medical Emergencies
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Discuss the basic responsibilities of being a member of the healthcare team.
  2. Explain the importance of the ARRT Radiographer's Code of Ethics and the ASRT Practice Standards.
  3. Discuss the professional relationships with other technologists, physicians, and hospital staff.
  4. Discuss medicolegal issues in the diagnostic imaging profession.
  5. Discuss the psychological approach to patient care and steps to consider each patient as an individual.
  6. Explain age specific care.
  7. Describe the significance of patient rights and the responsibility of the radiographer in respecting these rights.
  8. Describe and demonstrate proper body mechanics utilized during patient transfer.
  9. Discuss the importance of maintaining all patient lines, catheters and equipment during patient transfer.
  10. Explain the emotional and ethical responsibilities of a radiographer in dealing with terminally ill patients and their families.
  11. Demonstrate the proper techniques in obtaining patient vital signs.
  12. Define and describe the basic principles of asepsis.
  13. Explain the concepts of infection control and Standard Precautions.
  14. Demonstrate proper techniques in venipuncture.
  15. Explain basic suction operation, oxygen administration, and care of O2 tanks.
  16. Define and describe drug and contrast media classifications, methods of administration, dosages, contraindications and adverse reactions.
  17. Define and describe radiopharmaceutical and the area of medical imaging where they are used.
  18. Discuss the radiographer’s role in typical clinical emergency situations.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

The final course grade will be calculated using a combination of tests, quizzes, assignments, presentations and participation.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Must obtain a grade of “C” or better to remain in the Radiography program.

Texts

Textbook(s) to be determined through program faculty approval.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2019