RADT 1040 - Clinical Education I (ALPP)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Radiography

Description:

First Semester Course. Students will apply theories and develop skills in a supervised setting through observation, assisting, and performing basic radiographic procedures on upper/lower extremities, chest, abdomen, pelvis and bony thorax. 180 clinical hours. Taught in cohort rotation. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $60 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform radiographic procedures appropriate to student's level of skill and knowledge. 2. Evaluate patient's status and condition before, during and following the radiologic procedure. 3. Apply professional communication techniques with patients, support staff, and technologists. 4. Distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable radiographic images. 5. Practice occupational and patient radiation protection techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Medical Radiography program.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Clinic

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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