MRT 161 - Clinical Education I

Institution:

Eastern Maine Community College

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Description:

Introduces students to the clinical area. The lecture portion of the course acquaints students with hospital, department, and program policies and procedures, as well as familiarizes them with image evaluation, and provides basic instruction in radiation protection. The clinical portion acquaints the student with room preparation, body mechanics, patient positioning, radiographic procedures, imaging processing, and interaction with patients. Students begin the semester by observing procedures and assisting the radiographer with aspects of the procedure that have been presented in the classroom. Clinical rotations correlate with didactic education and focus on basic procedures involving radiographic positioning of the chest, abdomen and extremities; basic bedside radiography; fluoroscopy; body mechanics; medical ethics and patient care; image processing; departmental record-keeping; and medical computer usage. Students are exposed to the operating room to introduce them to radiography in a sterile environment. Students begin competency testing on basic procedures such as chest, abdomen, hand, and wrist. (2 lec, 14 lab) Prerequisite: Admission to Medical Radiography Program

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.emcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 974-4600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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