RADT 221 - Pharmacology and Advanced Procedures

PREREQUISITES: Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Medical Imaging
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2021

Cover theories and principles of current imaging modalities. Content is also designed to cover contrast media along with the theory and basic technique of venipuncture. The role of the radiographer during medical emergencies is also addressed in this course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Describe the modalities of imaging and their basic principles.
Select the modalities that best visualize the body system and/or a disease.
Describe the radiographer's role in application of special procedures.
Understand drug nomenclature
Describe the methods of drug classifications
Know the general pharmacological principles
Recite the six rights of drug administration
Discuss the drug categories that have relevance to radiography
Classify contrast agents
Identify routes of injection
Start and stop IV therapy
Explain the current legal and ethical status of radiographer's role in venipuncture
Explain steps in medical emergencies
Understands positioning skills during non-routine procedures

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

MRI
CT
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Radiation Therapy
Interventional Procedures
Venipuncture
Imaging Pharmaceuticals
Medical Emergencies
Trauma
Pediatrics
Bone Densitometry
Pediatric Radiography
Fluoroscopy/Myelograms

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)

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