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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
RDS-309
Clinical Education II
2
Continuation of clinical education rotations in general radiography and fluoroscopy occur in this course . Observation and application of the principles and procedures introduced in general radiography and fluoroscopy are on-going throughout the course with opportunities for the student to perform initial competencies in the areas of the body that they have learned in the classroom and laboratory settings .
RDS-310
Clinical Education III
3
RDS-311
Clinical Education I
2
RDS-321
Ethics : medical Law ; human Diversity
3
RDS-4000 Registry Review Capstone
3
Continuation of clinical experience rotations give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and practice in performing the radiographic procedures learned in the classroom and laboratory settings . The student will continue to gain confidence in their skills . The student is required to demonstrate competency in the areas of the body that they have learned in the classroom and laboratory setting . Students participate in clinical education in an affiliate hospital performing procedures in accordance with the clinical competency evaluation system under direct supervision of a staff radiographer . Beginning rotations may occurat the front desk andtransportation , as well as general radiography and fluoroscopy areas of the department .
This basis of ethics and ethical behavior will be introduced , as well as , solving ethical dilemmas found in the clinical setting . An introduction to legal terminology and concepts will also be presented . Informed consent and proper documentation is presented . Human diversity is addressed with the idea of promoting better understanding of patients and their families in order to provide better patient care .
A culminating course for students in the Radiologic Technologic Program designed to prepare students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) examination in Radiography . Preparation for this examination is a crucial part of the Radiologic Technology program . Review of all sections of the examination will be reviewed utilizing learning aids from all previously taught courses in the professional curriculum as well as Radiography Prep workbooks and other preparatory learning tools . Students enrolled in this capstone course will discuss professional development and lifelong learning as it relates to healthcare . Research , image analysis and review of case studies will also be discussed .