RADT 111 - Radiological Patient Care

1. Describe the scope of practice for the radiographer defined by the ASRT and state licensure.
2. Explain the stages of death and dying to include the ethical, emotional, personal and physical aspects it has on the radiographer and patient.
3. Explain various means of communication.
4. Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics when transferring patients.
5. Describe various immobilization techniques for various patient conditions.
6. Describe methods of evaluating patient status and patient history.
7. Describe the vital signs used to assess the patient’s condition and know normal values.
8. List the normal ranges for specific laboratory studies.
9. Describe the importance of Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions.
10. Identify symptoms related to emergency situations, medical interventions with contrast media.
11. Discuss the emergency medical code system at the clinical settings and the student’s role.
12. List and identify the specific types of tubes, lines, catheters, and collections devices.
13. Describe legal/ethical behavior in imaging.

• Infection control
• Radiologic services administration
• Patient interactions
• Basic radiographic protection and radiobiology
• History taking
• Preparation and examination of GI Tract
• Transfer techniques
• Immobilization techniques
• Vital signs and oxygen
• Professional communication
• Aseptic techniques
• Non-aseptic techniques
• Medical emergencies
• Health records and health information management
• Professional ethics
• Medical law and ethics in radiology
• Cultural Awareness

 
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