RADT119 — Clinical Radiology I
(TP/SS only) Provides the radiology student with the critical instruction essential to the actual practice of radiography. As an introduction to the medical profession, this course explores radiology’s role in health care. Patient care, vital signs, sterile and aseptic technique, transportation and transfer skills, radiation protection concepts, legal and ethical responsibilities, and critical thinking skills appropriate for the radiology department are covered. Interpersonal, communication, customer service and diversity skills necessary to interact with patients, peers, and other professionals are addressed. General anatomy, terminology and positioning principles related to the chest are covered. Concepts of surgical radiography are introduced. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 011 , MATH 117 or higher. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. 3 semester hours May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score. Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101, ENGL011, MATH117