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2012-2013 Official General Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

RAD 132 - Clinical Education II


Observation and clinical experience for the development of competency involving elementary radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital.  Clinical hours:  16 hr/week for 15 weeks.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  RAD 100 Introduction to Clinical Education, BIO 131 Human Biology I, and RAD 103 Positioning I, or permission of instructor

Credits: 2
Hours
16 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Perform imaging procedures under direct supervision for first year level students.
2.  Develop professional attitude by putting into practice knowledge of ethics, patient care, and communication skills.
3.  Become more proficient in the use of radiographic equipment and adhere to radiation protection measures.
4.  Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards and HIPAA requirements into the clinical practice setting.
5.  Perform with 80% accuracy a minimum of 10 competencies on specific categories, after proving proficient on-campus practical exams.