RADT 1509 Basics of Patient Care
This course provides the basic concepts of patient care in a radiology setting to include routine and emergency procedures and the role of the radiographer in patient evaluation and education. Medical terminology, airway management, cardiovascular disorders/emergencies, traumatic chest injuries of the soft tissue, head, face, neck, and skull, spine, and upper and lower extremity are discussed. Principles of bandaging and splinting, burns, medical treatment for geriatric and pediatric emergency patients are also discussed. Infection control, injections, initiating and managing intravenous solutions, and basic pharmacology are also included. Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification is provided.