Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RADR-1309-001 Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care

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Course Description

An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology are also included.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

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On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care

Sixth Edition

Arlene Adler and Richard Carlton

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Student Performance

An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the profession and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology are also included.

End of course outcomes:  Define basic medical terms; identify ethical and legal standards; explain basic radiation protection practices; assess patient condition; describe infection control procedures; recognize and respond to emergency situations; and identify relevant pharmaceuticals and their applications.

ASRT Objectives

Identify other health science professions that participate in the patient’s total health care.
 Identify various settings involved in the delivery of health care.
 Discuss the reimbursement/payment options for health care services.
 Discuss the role and value of a mission statement to the operation of an institution.
 Describe relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution.
 Discuss the responsibilities and relationships of all personnel in the radiology department.
  Differentiate among accreditation types.
 Define credentialing, certification, registration, licensure and regulations.
 Discuss career opportunities and advancement for the radiographer.
 Identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement.
 Discuss the origins of medical ethics.
 Apply medical/professional ethics in the context of a broader societal ethic.
 Explain the role of ethical behavior in health care delivery.
 Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion as ethical imperatives in health care.
 Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions.
 Identify specific situations and conditions that give rise to ethical dilemmas in health care.
 Explain select concepts embodied in the principles of patients’ rights, the doctrine of informed (patient) consent and other issues related to patients’ rights.
 Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
 Describe the importance of accurate, complete and correct methods of documentation as a legal/ethical imperative.
 Explore theoretical situations and questions relating to the ethics of care and health care delivery.
 Explain legal terms, principles, doctrines and laws specific to the radiologic sciences.
 Outline the conditions necessary for a valid malpractice claim.
 Describe institutional and professional liability protection typically available to the radiographer.
 Describe the components and implications of informed consent.
 Identify standards for disclosure relative to informed consent.
 Describe how consent forms are used relative to specific radiographic procedures.
 Differentiate between civil and criminal liability.
 Define tort and explain the differences between intentional and unintentional torts.

Identify the responsibilities of the health care facility and members of the health care team.
List the general responsibilities of the radiographer.
Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the ASRT and state licensure.
Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.
Explain how a person’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status.
Explain perceptions of dying and death from the viewpoint of both patient and radiographer.
Describe the characteristics of each stage of grief.
Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.
Explain the use of various communication devices and systems.
Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient.
Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient conditions.
Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
Explain the purpose, legal considerations and procedures for incident reporting.
Describe methods to evaluate patient physical status.
List the information to be collected prior to a patient examination.
Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition, including sites for assessment and normal values.
Define terms related to infection control.
Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures, including sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control procedures.
Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
Describe the institution’s emergency medical code system and the role of the student during a medical emergency.
Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures.
Describe appropriate procedures for management of various types of trauma situations.
Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction.
Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education.
Describe the patient preparation for contrast studies.
Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices.
Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction equipment.
Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of oxygen equipment.
Describe the steps in performing various mobile procedures.
Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains and catheters.
Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite.
Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical radiography.

Distinguish among the chemical, generic and trade names for drugs in general.
Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs.
Explain the uses and impact of drug categories on the patient.
Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.
Explain the pharmacology of contrast agents.
Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.
Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration.
Identify, describe and document complications associated with venipuncture and appropriate actions to resolve these complications.
Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous access.
Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients.
Explain the current legal status and professional liability issues of the radiographer’s role in contrast and/or drug administration.

 

 

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Grading Distribution

The final course grade will  be computed as follows:

Average of Unit Examinations = 45%

Average Quizzes/Discussions/Homework = 25%

Final Comprehensive Examination = 30%

The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

A= 91.5 - 100

B= 82.5 - 91.4

C= 74.5 - 82.4

F= 0 - 74.4

A grade of "D" is not possible in this course!

This course will consists of discussions, quizzes, unit exams, and a comprehensive final exam.

It is not possible to raise a grade at the end of the course by asking for extra work to raise your failing grade.  I encourage each student to put forth ANY extra effort from the start of any course.

If a student wishes to challenge the accuracy of his/her grade on a particular scored activity, the student must bring that challenge to the instructor within FIVE school days of the date of the scored activity, after which time any future challenge is not possible. Likewise, should a grade challenge arise, the student must be prepared to provide written evidence to show that the score is not recorded accurately in the instructor's grade book.

Under very special circumstances, it may be necessary for the course instructor to issue a final course grade of “incomplete” to provide additional time for the student to satisfactorily complete the course. Such circumstances are rare and must be authorized by the instructor and supported by the program director. A final grade of “incomplete” may NOT be used to give a “second-chance” to pass a course. When a final grade of “incomplete” is appropriate, a written contract to remove the “I” will be prepared by the course instructor and signed by the instructor, student, and program director. Normally, the grade of “I” must be converted to a passing grade within 90 days of the conclusion of the course. Under a very rare circumstance, a time extension of an additional 90 days is possible. Each case will be handled on an individual basis and no one case shall set a precedent for another case. If the “I” is not removed in accordance with the contract, the final course grade will be recorded as an “F”.

If a student is absent on the day of a scheduled examination or submission of an out-of-class assignment, the student may make-up the missed points only as follows:

1. The missed work must be completed by 3:00 pm on the next course day following the absence.
2. The missed work make-up score will be penalized 20% due to the absence.

Quizzes/in class assignments/discussions cannot be made up-student must be present to participate

Should the student be unable to complete the missed work within this deadline, he or she may petition the instructor for an extension of time. Such a request must be made directly to the instructor BEFORE the deadline period expires. Time extensions are approved only under very extraordinary circumstances. Each request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final.

On a rare occasion, a student may know in advance of an impending and UNAVOIDABLE absence. If that absence is to occur on a day when a scored activity is to be taken, the student may petition the instructor, IN ADVANCE AND IN WRITING, for an “excused absence.” An excused absence request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final. If approved by the instructor, an excused absence will not result in the loss of any points on the scored activity due to the absence.

NOTE: If missed work is not completed in accordance with this policy, the specific activity must be scored as ZERO credit and averaged as such into the final course grade. There can be NO exceptions!

 

 

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