Course

Oral, written, graphic or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

classification includes all of the significant items to classify

classification is categorized using significant characteristics

classification is correctly sorted into the categories

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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

Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment

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