10526158Introduction to Radiography
Course Information
Description
Introduces students to the role of radiography in health care. Students apply legal and ethical considerations to patient care and pharmacology in the radiologic sciences.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam

Course Competencies
  1. Examine the role of the radiographer in the healthcare environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you summarize health science professions including its various settings and their contributions to patient care
    you compare the responsibility and relationship of services available in the radiology/imaging department
    you compare the terms accreditation, credentialing, certification, licensure, regulations and the agencies involved in relation to radiologic technology
    you explain the purpose of state and national professional societies
    you explain the general responsibility and practice standards of the radiographer
    you relate the general employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographers
    you examine the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement

  2. Apply basic radiation safety and protection principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you recognize safe radiation practices of the radiographer
    you determine safe radiation protection practices on behalf of the patient
    you distinguish between radiation units of measurement
    you illustrate the effect of time on radiographer exposure
    you illustrate the effect of distance on radiographer exposure
    you illustrate the effect of shielding on radiographer and patient exposure
    you summarize the ALARA principle
    you summarize the risks vs. benefits concept of radiographic procedures

  3. Analyze legal and ethical issues in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you explore social and cultural basics of ethics
    you apply concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence, and compassion, as ethical imperatives in health care
    demonstrate awareness and self-reflexive understanding of the complex intersectionality of identities that impact perception of self and others
    you comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
    you evaluate specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care
    you practice correct methods of electronic documentation with respect to legal and ethical implications
    you interpret the implications of legal liability, malpractice, and negligence
    you comply with the principles of patient rights including the doctrine of informed patient consent
    you explore use and non-use of positioning aids
    you explore the effects of manipulation of electronic data

  4. Recognize medical emergencies in radiology
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you describe all critical steps in a logical order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an appropriate response
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  5. Apply standard procedures for infection control
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you perform all critical steps in a logical order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an appropriate response
    you describe the proper handling and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials

  6. Explain the purpose, precautions, and care of tubes, lines, catheters, and collection devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you properly handle equipment and supplies
    you describe all critical steps in a logical order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize the process as you perform it
    you outline the operation of oxygen equipment and the monitoring of an IV

  7. Identify the considerations for end of life
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you identify the psychological considerations for end of life
    you identify the physical considerations for end of life
    you modify communication techniques
    you respond appropriately to the patient's stage of grief

  8. Demonstrate proper body mechanics
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in a logical order
    you position yourself correctly
    you follow established procedures for body mechanics
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures for self and patient
    you verbalize the process as you perform it

  9. Record patient vital signs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pulse oximetry
    you accurately record findings
    you state the normal range of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pulse oximetry
    you note variants in range across the lifespan
    you identify possible implications of abnormal vital signs

  10. Follow surgical and medical asepsis procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you describe all critical steps in a logical order
    you position yourself correctly within a sterile environment
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize the process as you perform it

  11. Explain pharmacology principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you differentiate between drug actions and drug effects
    you identify drug nomenclature
    you classify and categorize drugs
    you explain pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and other basic drug principles
    you outline the six rights of drug safety
    you differentiate between systemic and local effects
    you describe various undesirable drug effects
    you classify contrast agents type, use, administration
    you identify contrast complications/reactions, emergency responses and radiographer response

  12. Differentiate among the methods of drug administration
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    classification includes all of the significant items to classify
    classification is categorized using significant characteristics
    classification is correctly sorted into the categories

  13. Apply the word-building process
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you distinguish between prefix, suffix and word roots
    you organize word parts appropriately
    you use a combining vowel when necessary
    you define word accurately
    you pronounce word correctly

  14. Demonstrate various modes of communication in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you identify challenging communication situations including language barriers, cultural and social factors, disabilities,
    use intercultural communication skills and inclusive language
    you communicate appropriate patient education
    you identify modes of communication within interdisciplinary healthcare setting
    you accurately record a patient history
    you provide accurate pre and post procedure instructions
    demonstrate effective workplace expectations (e.g. customer service, employee relationships, acceptable workplace behavior, etc.) that focus on awareness of cultural identity, cultivating inclusivity and implementing culturally relevant services for diverse needs
    you employ strategies of interpersonal communication
    you interpret medical orders and correlate with patient history