RADS1170 — Introduction to Radiology
Academic Division: Radiological Sciences 1.5 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 and infection control practices. The lab setting will permit application of these skills. 0.5 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s); Required as Discussion, completed assignments, lab exercises weeks 1-2, graded quiz/test week 3-4, comprehensive final week 8 Explain and demonstrate safe patient transfer and immobilization methods. Discussion, completed assignments, lab exercises and simulation rubric weeks 3-5, graded quiz/test week 4-5, comprehensive final week 8 Recognize medical emergencies and provide vital signs and values used to access patient condition. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments, lab exercises and simulation rubric weeks 5-7, practice quiz, test week 6, comprehensive final week 8 Identify types and spread of infection pathogens related to healthcare and demonstrate infection control practices. Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, educational software assignments, lab exercise and sign off week 7, graded quiz week 7, comprehensive final week 8 Use effective oral, written and nonverbal communications skills Simulation rubrics; lab practice and exercises weeks 1-8 Standard Grading Scale Undergraduate