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RAD 100 - Introduction to Clinical Education


Overview of radiologic technology through the study of its historical development, its placement in the medical field today, the organization of a modern radiology department, professional ethics, medicolegal aspects of radiology, and medical terminology.  This course is designated as a service learning course.  The service learning component of the course requires the completion of 50 hours of approved volunteer/service learning experience in a diagnostic imaging department prior to the start of the course.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  50 volunteer/service learning hours in a diagnostic imaging department

Credits: 2.5
Hours
2.5 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Communicate with patients in a compassionate and caring manner.
  2. Define basic medical terms, medical abbreviations and symbols.
  3. Discuss the basis of law and major legal concerns in health care.
  4. Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion as ethical imperatives in health care.
  5. Identify and discuss medical imaging, radiologic sciences, other health professions, and radiology department organization.
  6. Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
  7. Identify the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement.