CTG 210 - Patient Care and Safety

1. Describe proper procedures for patient screening.
2. Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing CT procedures.
3. Discuss radiation practices for the CT patient.
4. Discuss the methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital systems.
5. Discuss general radiation safety and protection practices associated with examinations in CT.
6. Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures.

II. List the general responsibilities of the radiographer.

III. Describe the practice standards for the radiographer as defined by the ASRT and state licensure.

IV. Differentiate between culture and ethnicity.

V. Explain how people’s cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect their health status.

VI. Explain perceptions of dying and death from the viewpoint of both patient and radiographer.

VII. Describe the characteristics of each stage of grief.

VIII. Identify methods for determining the correct patient for a given procedure.

IX. Explain the use of various communication devices and systems.

X. Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient.

XI. Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.

XII. Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer.

XIII. Demonstrate select procedures to turn patients with various health conditions.

XIV. Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient conditions. Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.

XV. Explain the purpose, legal considerations, and procedures for incident reporting. Describe methods to evaluate patient physical status.

XVI. List the information to be collected prior to a patient examination.

XVII. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition, including sites for assessment and normal values.

XVIII. Define terms related to infection control.

XIX. Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures, including sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control procedures.

XX. Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.

XXI. Describe the institution’s emergency medical code system and the role of the student during a medical emergency.

XXII. Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures.

XXIII. Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction.

XXIV. Explain the role of the radiographer in patient education.

XXV. Describe the patient preparation for contrast studies.

XXVI. Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters, and collection devices.

XXVII. Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction equipment.

XXVIII. Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of oxygen equipment and demonstrate proper use.

XXIX. Demonstrate competency in basic life support (BLS).

XXX. Describe the steps in performing various mobile procedures.

XXXI. Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains, and catheters.

XXXII. Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite.

XXXIII. Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical radiography.

XXXIV. Distinguish among the chemical, generic, and trade names for drugs in general.

XXXV. Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs.

XXXVI. Explain the uses and impact of drug categories on the patient.

XXXVII. Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category.

XXXVIII. Explain the pharmacology of contrast agents.

XXXIX. Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents.

XXXX. Identify and describe the routes of drug administration.

XXXXI. Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique.

XXXXII. Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration.

XXXXIII. Identify, describe, and document complications associated with venipuncture and appropriate actions to resolve these complications.

XXXXIV. Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous access.

XXXXV. Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients.

XXXXVI. Prepare for injection of contrast agents/intravenous medications using aseptic technique.

XXXXVII. Explain the current legal status and professional liability issues of the radiographer’s role in contrast and/or drug administration.

XXXXVIII. Review radiation exposure affects.

PowerPoint/Lecture: 40-50%

Discussions: 20-30%

Activities: 20-30%

Grading Scale

100 - 93     A                      73 - 72     C

 92 - 90      A-                     71 - 70     C-

 89 - 87      B+                    69 - 67     D+

 86 - 83      B                      66 - 63     D

 82 - 76      B-                     62 - 60     D-

 75 - 74      C+                    59 or less E

A score will be based on total points earned from a combination of exams, quizzes, discussion board responses, and individual assignments. The score will then be converted to a percentage.

***The college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate determines the acceptable passing grade required to secure the degree or certificate upon program completion.  Students are responsible to be knowledgeable of the certificate/degree requirements of their degree/certificate granting college and strive to meet those requirements in each course so that they can qualify for the certificate/degree upon completion of the program.  Refer to the college catalog should you have any questions.

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