RAD100aSAMPLE: Intro to Radiography
Course Information
Description
This course introduces learners to Radiography. Explores clinical applications of radiography, safety, and the role of a technologist in a healthcare facility. A revision to description was done on 3/6 in an active course.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
  • Exam-Advanced Placement
Course Competencies
  1. Apply basic radiation safety and protection principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Simulation
    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

  2. Analyze legal and ethical issues in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Case Study
    Criteria
    you explore, social, and cultural basis of ethics
    you apply concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence, and compassion, as ethical imperatives in health care
    you evaluate specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care
    you practice correct methods of documentation with respect to legal and ethical imperatives
    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

  3. Apply standard procedures for infection control in lab 3/6.
    Assessment Strategies
    Role Play
    Criteria
    you perform handwashing technique
    you use gown, gloves, masks, etc. as needed
    you apply isolation precautions
    you follow the recommendations from the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention and OSHA
    you dispose of sharps
    you follow mechanical and electrical safety procedures
    you interpret Material Safety Data Sheets
    you dispose of medical wastes appropriately

  4. Respond to emergencies in the scanning area
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product: Emergency Response Checklist
    Criteria
    checklist identifies emergencies specific to the scanning area (metallic, cryogen leak, quench, and medical emergency)
    checklist lists patient related emergencies (breathing, cardiac, adverse reactions to contrast, equipment failure, etc.)
    checklist details standard protocols for dealing with the emergencies
    checklist explains how to call for a fire and the special considerations in the radiography department
    checklist explains how to call for a code and the special considerations in the radiography department

  5. Illustrate the layout of a radiography suite
    Assessment Strategies
    Illustration or Graphic
    Criteria
    illustration includes the radiography equipment in the suite
    illustration includes the layout of the suite with items in the appropriate place
    illustration includes an explanation for why items should be placed accordingly
    illustration notes accessory equipment available

  6. Acquire legal training

  7. Add a competency on 3/6 active

  8. New WIP competency* will it show on active course?

This Outline is under development.