RAD 101- Introduction to Radiology, 2008

ETHICS		1	0	0
	Identify the general concepts of ethics.
	Define terms and concepts pertaining to ethics.
Medical and Legal Considerations		1	0	0
Medical Ethics	Explain the basic principles of medical ethics.
Medical Ethics	Describe the Patient Bill of Rights
Legal Issues	Identify the principles of professional liability, negligence, and professional standards.
	Explain the principles of professional liability, negligence, and professional standards.
Patient Consent	Identify the concepts relating to patient consent.
Hospital Departmental Policies	Identify the purpose of hospital and departmental policies concerning patient records, patient information, documentation and reporting and confidentiality.
Forensic Radiology	Describe the basic ethical and legal consideration.
"Right to Know Law"
	Explain the “informed content” or as room.
	Define terms relating to informed consent.
	Identify examination procedures utilizing informed consent.
Professionalism
Career Mobility	Discuss the general employment outlook and economic return.
Career Advancement	Discuss employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographers.
Continuing Education	Identify the potential benefits of participation in continuing education in terms of improved patient care and career enhancement.
	Discuss mandatory continuing educational licensure requirements by the ARRT.
Accreditation	Define the terms accreditation, certification, licensure, and registration.
	Identify accrediting agencies.
	Describe how the essential requirements and guidelines (JRCERT Standards) of accrediting agencies for radiography programs relate to the content of accredited educational programs.
Credentialing	Explain the difference between the accreditation and credentialing process.
Professional Organizations	Identify national, state and district level professional organizations for radiographers.
	Describe the purpose, function, and activities of professional organizations for radiographers.
Basic Principles of Radiation Protection		6	4	0
	Explain the purpose of radiation protection as it related to patients and personnel.
	Discuss the principles of radiation protection as it relates to patients and personnel.
	Describe the student radiographer’s responsibilities for radiation protection.
	Identify personnel radiation monitoring devices.
	Describe the advantage and disadvantage of each type of personnel radiation monitor.
	Interpret the contents of a periodic personnel exposure report.
Basic Principles of Exposure		6	4	0
	Identify the basic responsibilities of student radiographers to the patient.
	Identify concepts and terms relating to exposure and control factors, such as density, contrast, exposure equations, directional terms, and critique points of radiographs.
	Describe the relationship between control factors and exposure factors.
	Identify basic preparatory and examination procedures.
Equipment Introduction		4	2	0
	Identify basic radiographic fluoroscopic equipment.
	Identify basic components of automatic processors.
	Identify basic radiographic accessories such as calipers, cushions, screens, films, grids, and other accessories.
Health Care Delivery Systems		4	2	0
	Identify the early pioneers of radiography and their contributions.
	Describe what X-radiation is and how it is produced.
	Describe each of the radiological modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Radiation Therapy, and Mammography.
	Explain the function of other (non-radiographic) health care components, such as medical laboratory, physical and respiratory therapy, transcripts, and medical records.
Hospital and Departmental Organization		2	0	0
	Discuss the philosophy and mission of the hospital.
	Identify key hospital administrative personnel.
	Discuss the relationship between key administrative personnel and the radiology department.
	Describe the relationship and interdependencies of departments within the hospital.
	Identify key personnel in the radiology department.
	Discuss the function of key personnel in the radiology department.
	Explain patient services available in the radiology department.
	Discuss the educational opportunities available in the radiology department.
Hospital and TechnicalCollege Affiliation		2	0	0
	Describe the chain of command for hospital administration and the radiology department.
	Describe the chain of command for the sponsoring organization.
Medical Emergencies		4	4	0
	Identify symptoms which manifest the following conditions: cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures, and diabetic coma/insulin reaction.
	Discuss acute care procedures for cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizures, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures, and diabetic coma/insulin reaction.
	Discuss the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies.
	Given a simulated patient and conditions, demonstrate the use of oxygen equipment.
Pharmacology/Contrast Agents/Media		4	2	0
	Discuss the theory and practice of administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications.
	Define the categories of contrast media.
	List specific examples of each contrast agent category.
	Discuss the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds with regards to patient history/allergy, patient precautions, patient reactions, technical composition and emergency care.
	Describe administration methods and techniques for each type of contrast agent.
	Review laboratory data relative to contrast media administration.
OR and Mobile Procedures Patient Preparation		2	2	0
	Demonstrate methods of preparing patients for routine radiographic examinations.
	Identify proper aseptic techniques where required for surgical and mobile radiographic procedures.
Death and Dying		1	0	0
	Describe the special needs of the terminally ill or the grieving patient in terms of radiographic imaging.
	Define advance directives and differentiate between various types of advance directive documents.
Body Mechanics/Transportation		3	0	0
	Define the terms associated with body mechanics.
	Describe the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of orthostatic hypotension.
	Describe the basic principles of proper lifting and transfer techniques.
	Identify five standard patient positions.

Suggested Resources

Adler, A. M. and Carlton, R. R. Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care. Philadelphia: Saunders.

Ballinger, P. W. (2003). Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiographic Procedures (10th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

Bontrager, K. (2001). Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (5th ed.). St Louis: Mosby Year Book.

Ehrlich, R. A., et al. (1999). Patient Care in Radiography (5th ed). St. Louis: Mosby. Note: Sixth edition will be available in 2004.

Gurley, L. T. and Callaway, W. J. (2002). Introduction to Radiologic Technology (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

Torres, L .S. (2003). Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care in Imaging Technology (6th ed.). Philadelphia:

Competency Areas	Hours
Ethics	Class	4
Medical and Legal Considerations	D. Lab	2
"Right to Know Law"	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Professionalism	Credit	5
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

Prerequisite:	Program admission level reading and math competency
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