CVT 105 - Orientation to Patient Care

1. Discuss the role and value of a mission statement to the operation of an institution.
2. Discuss the relationships and interdependencies of departments within a health care institution, along with the responsibilities and relationships of all personnel in those departments.
3. Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance, and quality control.
4. Define credentialing, certification, registration, licensure, and regulations in cardiovascular technology.
5. List the general responsibilities of the radiographer of a cardiovascular technologist.
6. Explain the purpose, legal considerations, and procedures for incident reporting.
7. Define and describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures, including sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and institutional control procedures.
8. Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing radiographic cardiovascular procedures and issues that arise with contrast agent reactions.
9. Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing cardiovascular procedures.
10. Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of patients and patient conditions.
11. Adapt to various patient conditions and patient abilities.
12. Modify patient transfers based on patient conditions and abilities. 
13. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition. 
14. Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of vital radiology equipment and demonstrate proper use.

A. Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology

B. Professional Organizations

C. Educational Survival Skills

D. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

II. Introduction to the Clinical Environment

A. Introduction to Clinical Education

B. Administration

C. Fluoroscopic Equipment

D. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

E. Human Diversity

III. Patient Care

A. Patient Interactions

B. History Taking

C. Infection Control

D. Medical Emergencies

E. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

F. Aseptic Technique

G. Nonaseptic Technique

H. Principles of Drug Administration

I. Safe Patient Movement 

J. Patient Handling Techniques

K. Immobilization Techniques

L. Vital Signs

M. Oxygen Maintenance

N. Chest Tube Maintenance

O. Line Maintenance

IV. Ethical and Legal Issues

A. Professional Ethics

B. Health Records and Health Information Management

C. Medical Law

Audio-Visual Content - 20-30%

Group Work & Individual Activities - 20-30%

Discussion/Participation - 10 - 20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None