RAD 010 - Introduction to Radiography - Units 3.5

Prerequisites: BIOL-031, Human Anatomy, and BIOL-032, Human Physiology, and H S-036, Medical Terminology and Speech, and ENG-001A, Reading and Composition, and MATH-092S, Intermediate Algebra (STEM), or MATH-082, Intermediate Algebra, and PSYCH-001, Introduction to Psychology, and CS-011, Fundamentals of Computer Science, or CSA-020, Computer Information Systems Applications, each with a grade of "C" or better.

Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiological Technology Program. Finger printing & Criminal Record Clearance.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of Radiologic Technology. Emphasis is placed on methods of promoting optimal patient care and the importance of developing a professional and caring attitude. Ethics and professional organizations are covered. Factors required for X-ray production are discussed including detailed instruction of the beneficial and destructive potentials of ionizing radiation. Safe radiation protection procedures for self, patients, and hospital personnel are discussed. The course includes body mechanics, infection control, and fundamentals of venipuncture and medical computer systems. (CSU)