RADTK105 — Radiography Patient Care
2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiography Program. 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, and age specific care. A fundamental background in ethics, historical and philosophical basis of ethics, as well as elements of ethical behavior, in regard to clinical practice will be discussed. Misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards, and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) scope of practice will be examined. Two lecture hours per week.