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
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Examine the role of the radiographer in the healthcare environmentAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic or skill assessmentCriteriayou summarize health science professions including its various settings and their contributions to patient careyou compare the responsibility and relationship of services available in the radiology/imaging departmentyou compare the terms accreditation, credentialing, certification, licensure, regulations and the agencies involved in relation to radiologic technologyyou explain the purpose of state and national professional societiesyou explain the general responsibility and practice standards of the radiographeryou relate the general employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographersyou examine the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement
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Apply basic radiation safety and protection principlesAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic or skill assessmentCriteriayou recognize safe radiation practices of the radiographeryou determine safe radiation protection practices on behalf of the patientyou distinguish between radiation units of measurementyou illustrate the effect of time on radiographer exposureyou illustrate the effect of distance on radiographer exposureyou illustrate the effect of shielding on radiographer and patient exposureyou summarize the ALARA principleyou summarize the risks vs. benefits concept of radiographic procedures
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Analyze legal and ethical issues in healthcareAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou explore social and cultural basics of ethicsyou apply concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence, and compassion, as ethical imperatives in health caredemonstrate awareness and self-reflexive understanding of the complex intersectionality of identities that impact perception of self and othersyou comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)you evaluate specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health careyou practice correct methods of electronic documentation with respect to legal and ethical implicationsyou interpret the implications of legal liability, malpractice, and negligenceyou comply with the principles of patient rights including the doctrine of informed patient consentyou explore use and non-use of positioning aidsyou explore the effects of manipulation of electronic data
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Recognize medical emergencies in radiologyAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou select the correct equipment and suppliesyou describe all critical steps in a logical orderyou wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an appropriate responseyour explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Apply standard procedures for infection controlAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou perform all critical steps in a logical orderyou wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an appropriate responseyou describe the proper handling and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials
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Explain the purpose, precautions, and care of tubes, lines, catheters, and collection devicesAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou properly handle equipment and suppliesyou describe all critical steps in a logical orderyou wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize the process as you perform ityou outline the operation of oxygen equipment and the monitoring of an IV
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Identify the considerations for end of lifeAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou identify the psychological considerations for end of lifeyou identify the physical considerations for end of lifeyou modify communication techniquesyou respond appropriately to the patient's stage of grief
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Demonstrate proper body mechanicsAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou select the correct equipment and suppliesyou perform all critical steps in a logical orderyou position yourself correctlyyou follow established procedures for body mechanicsyou wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety procedures for self and patientyou verbalize the process as you perform it
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Record patient vital signsAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pulse oximetryyou accurately record findingsyou state the normal range of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and pulse oximetryyou note variants in range across the lifespanyou identify possible implications of abnormal vital signs
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Follow surgical and medical asepsis proceduresAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou select the correct equipment and suppliesyou describe all critical steps in a logical orderyou position yourself correctly within a sterile environmentyou wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize the process as you perform it
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Explain pharmacology principlesAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou differentiate between drug actions and drug effectsyou identify drug nomenclatureyou classify and categorize drugsyou explain pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and other basic drug principlesyou outline the six rights of drug safetyyou differentiate between systemic and local effectsyou describe various undesirable drug effectsyou classify contrast agents type, use, administrationyou identify contrast complications/reactions, emergency responses and radiographer response
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Differentiate among the methods of drug administrationAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriaclassification includes all of the significant items to classifyclassification is categorized using significant characteristicsclassification is correctly sorted into the categories
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Apply the word-building processAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou distinguish between prefix, suffix and word rootsyou organize word parts appropriatelyyou use a combining vowel when necessaryyou define word accuratelyyou pronounce word correctly
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Demonstrate various modes of communication in healthcareAssessment StrategiesOral, written, graphic and/or skill assessmentCriteriayou identify challenging communication situations including language barriers, cultural and social factors, disabilities,use intercultural communication skills and inclusive languageyou communicate appropriate patient educationyou identify modes of communication within interdisciplinary healthcare settingyou accurately record a patient historyyou provide accurate pre and post procedure instructionsdemonstrate 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 needsyou employ strategies of interpersonal communicationyou interpret medical orders and correlate with patient history