RAD 107 - Radiologic Technology 1
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RAD program.
Co-requisites: BIO 161
Description
This course is an introduction to the profession of radiologic technology. Included are the basic principles of radiation protection for the patient and radiographer, the production and control of the X-ray beam to achieve photographic results, the basic techniques of body manipulation to demonstrate the anatomy of medical interest and the language of medicine relevant to radiologic technology. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe and name the major components of radiography and the profession.
- Define the functions of the radiographer.
- Manipulate radiographic equipment for various X-ray procedures.
- Examine the major procedural categories in radiology departments required for patient care services.
- Formulate basic radiographic technical factors utilized to produce the X-ray beam.
- Determine appropriate radiation protection measures for patient care and safety.
Listed Topics
- Radiographer credentialing
- Hospital and imaging center scheme
- Radiology department protocols
- Accreditation agencies for radiology professions
- Patient care techniques
- Medical terminology
- Universal precautions
- HIPAA
- Radiation hazards
- X-ray unit components
- Interactions of the X-ray beam
- Process radiograph
- Basic body positioning
- Clinical observation
- Patient transfer techniques
- Scope of Practice Standards and Laws
Reference Materials
Current and appropriate equipment, software and textbooks.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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