This course will provide the student with an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organizations will be examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Communication skills and professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting will also be introduced. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and psychological needs of the patient, and routine and emergency patient care will be described. Human diversity in health care will be discussed and its impact in the treatment of patients. In addition, a self-teaching workbook and self-assessments will be utilized to learn medical terminology.
Prerequisites
| The following courses must be taken prior to this course |
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| BIO 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a minimum grade of C on the first 2 attempts within 5 years |
| BIO 132 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with a minimum grade of C on the first 2 attempts within 5 years |
| MAT 106 - Math Applications or any other Quantitative Reasoning course except ACC 110 and MAT 103, with a minimum grade of C within 2 attempts within the last 5 years of the date of enrollment in RAD 100 |
Corequisites
| The following courses must be taken along side this course |
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| RAD 106 - Radiographic Image Production and Analysis. May be taken prior or during course. |
| RAD 104 - Clinical Education I. May be taken prior or during course. |
| RAD 111 - Radiographic Procedures. May be taken prior or during course. |
Sections
| Term | Location | Sections |
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2024 Fall Semester - 15 Week Sections
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Blue Bell
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