Introduction to Radiology RADT 1010

4 Credits
(Prerequisite: Program Admission) (Co-requisites: RADT 1030, RADT 1320 ) Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, Right to Know Law, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, medical emergencies, pharmacology/contrast agents, media, OR and mobile procedures patient preparation, death and dying, body mechanics/transportation, basic life support/CPR, and patient care in radiologic sciences.

• Healthcare & Nursing
  • Radiologic Technology
    • Introduction to Radiology
    • Radiographic Procedures I
    • Radiographic Procedures II
    • Principles of Imaging I
    • Principles of Imaging II
    • Principles of Radiation Biology & Protection
    • Clinical Radiography I
    • Clinical Radiography II
    • Radiographic Procedures III
    • Radiographic Pathology
    • Radiologic Technology Review
    • Clinical Radiography III
    • Clinical Radiography IV
    • Clinical Radiography IV
    • Mammographic Anatomy, Physics, & Positioning
    • Clinical Mammography
    • Radiologic Science
    • Radiographic Imaging
    • Radiologic Equipment

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