RT 112 Patient Care in Radiology

4 CR

This course provides the student with basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine patient care will be included, as well as infection control techniques, vital signs, safety and transfer positioning, medical emergencies, barium studies, oxygen therapy and catheters. Patient education and documentation will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): RT 100, ENGL& 101, CHEM& 121, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242 and (MATH& 107 or MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 or higher) all with a B or higher. BIOL& 160, PSYC&100, HT 100, and CMST& 220 all with a C or higher.