RADT 1050 - Patient Care

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Radiography

Description:

First semester course. Introduces the role of the radiographer as a health care provider. Topics include patient communication and education, patient transfer, vital signs, infection control, oxygen, suction, age-specific needs and cultural diversity. Taught in cohort rotation. 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. Describe how professional values and ethics influence patient care. 2. Discuss professional communication and compassionate care in a healthcare setting. 3. Demonstrate taking vital signs required to evaluate patient health. 4. Evaluate the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures to include infectious processes. 5. Explain special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Radiography Program.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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