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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
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RADR 1309 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care


3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

An overview of the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the health care system. Patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, and basic pharmacology are also included.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
Co-requisite: RADR 1260 . Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course and its corequisite, regardless of the grade earned in the corequisite course.



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