RADT1020 — Fundamentals of Radiography
RADT 1020 - Fundamentals of Radiography RADT 1020 - Fundamentals of Radiography Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: An introductory course providing an overview of the field of radiography and its role in health care. Topics include basic patient care skills, body mechanics, infection control techniques, aseptic procedures, emergency care, drug administration, HIPPA guidelines, patient communication and meeting the psychological needs of the patient are discussed. Students are introduced to the basic principles of radiation protection and safety, related radiography terminology, legal issues and basic exposure factors of radiology. Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program is required. This course requires students to be concurrently enrolled in RADT 1031 . MnTC Goals None demonstrate proper lifting and transferring of patients. discuss the proper care of a patient with special needs. demonstrate the proper method for obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration) in a classroom setting. discuss the proper method of preparing a sterile field in the classroom setting. discuss proper oxygen administration. discuss the proper use of personal protective equipment. describe patient’s rights and the role of the radiographer in protecting those rights. describe the basic radiation protection and safety practices to be followed by a radiographer. describe the criteria for a professional in the field of Radiologic Technology. describe the role of HIPPA