RADS1160 — Imaging Science 1
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Radiological Sciences Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) This course is designed to provide an overview of the radiographer’s role in the healthcare delivery system. The course introduces concepts related to the profession, patient care assessments, radiation protection, basic radiographic equipment and image analysis standards. The lab setting will permit application of these skills. UG 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 1120 RADS 1140 , RADS 1160L Required as Demonstrate /earn BLS certification CPR skills test and written test – week 6-8 2. Demonstrate quality patient care skills. Patient care rubric, Week 13-14 3. Recognize and provide appropriate actions in a medical emergency Lab simulations Week 10 -12 4. Describe practice standards for the radiographer. Discussion / HIPAA video/test Week 2-4 5. Explain the use of various communication techniques with patients. Lab simulations -Week 1-3 6. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition and perform vital signs. Test -Week 5-6 Rubric Week 12 7. Define and identify radiation units and terms Test Week 3-5 8. Explain and utilize radiation protection measures to reduce exposure to self, patients and general public. Lab simulations Week 5, 7, 9 9. State image appearance standards. Lab exercise Week 10-12 10. Analyze selected radiographic images for diagnostic quality. Lab activity Week 14-15 Standard Grading Scal
Prerequisites: STAT1010