RAD 2410B - Patient Care and Assessment

Credits: 4
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Reinforces and advances aspects of patient care encountered in radiology. Theory and practice will include such areas as infection control, patient assessment and clinical care skills. Awareness to medical emergencies is introduced. Medical law and ethics are examined. Emphasis on the total patient is presented with regards to the patient’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Issues related to contraindications of radiologic contrast agents and their uses/misuses will also be explored. Adverse effects and common side effects will be identified. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s): RAD 2410L