RAD 105 - Application of General Patient Care Skills

1. Describe and demonstrate select immobilization techniques for various types of medical procedures.
2. Describe and demonstrate select immobilization techniques for various types of patients and patient conditions.
3. Adapt to various patient conditions and patient abilities.
4. Modify patient transfers based on patient conditions and abilities. 
5. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition. 
6. Demonstrate proper assessment of vital signs and identify normal values.
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. Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of vital radiology equipment and demonstrate proper use.
9. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue. 
10. Use appropriate posture, gestures, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness to effectively communicate information. 

II. Patient Handling Techniques

III. Immobilization Techniques

IV. Vital Signs

V. Oxygen Maintenance

VI. Chest Tube Maintenance

VII. Line Maintenance

VIII. Aseptic Technique

IX. Nonaseptic Technique

X. Principles of Drug Administration

XI. Contrast Media

XII. Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Lecture: 25-30%

Collaborative Work/Discussion: 25-35%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None