Introduction to Radiography
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-526-158
Course Description
10-526-158 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY ...introduces students to the role of radiography in health care. Students apply medical terminology, legal and ethical considerations to patient care and pharmacology in the radiologic sciences. (Prerequisite: Enrolled in Radiography program)
How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Examine the role of the radiographer in the healthcare environment
- Apply basic radiation safety and protection principles
- Analyze legal and ethical issues in healthcare
- Recognize medical emergencies in radiology
- Apply standard procedures for infection control
- Explain the purpose, precautions, and care of tubes, lines, catheters, and collection devices
- Identify the considerations for end of life
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics
- Record patient vital signs
- Follow surgical and medical asepsis procedures
- Explain pharmacology principles
- Differentiate among the methods of drug administration
- Apply the word-building process
- Demonstrate various modes of communication in healthcare
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 81207
- Delivery:
- Blended - Less than 50% Online
- Term:
- Fall 2024
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
*
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/24 - 12/16/24 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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| 08/19/24 - 12/16/24 |
M
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room HS117
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* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost