RAD 111 - Radiographic Procedures and Patient Care I

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Radiology Technology

Description:

This course will provide the student with an introduction to radiologic imaging. Topics will include the role of the radiographer in the health-care setting, the history of radiography, basic radiation safety, and ethical and legal issues for radiographers. Appropriate radiographer conduct and communication skills in the clinic setting will be discussed along with radiographic anatomy and procedural considerations, patient care, pharmacology, safety, and emergency procedures. In the lab, students will learn positioning terminology, equipment manipulation, the proper positioning of the appendicular skeleton, lungs and abdomen. In addition, students will learn to evaluate images for proper exposure factors and demonstration of anatomy.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 171

Corequisites:

ALH 122, BIO 172, RAD 121

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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