RDS-301 |
Patient Care |
This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care , including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family . Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described , as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions . The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified . |
RDS-303 |
Principles of Exposure I |
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base of factors that govern and influence the production and quality of radiologic images . Density , contrast , resolution ( detail ) and distortion are examined and factors influencing them are discussed . Accessory devices such as grids , filters and collimators will also be discussed . Critical thinking and problem solving skills will be utilized in the diagnosis and correction of technical errors . Lecture , demonstration and labs will be utilized so that students master imaging techniques based on sound principles and practices . |
RDS-305 |
Radiographic Procedures II |
The student learns to perform routine radiographic procedures of the bony thorax , pelvis , and hip . This will be accomplished by presentation of the required anatomy and discussion and demonstration of the radiographic positioning . The student will be assessed on competency on performances of the procedures . |