Introduces basic patient care procedures, understanding radiography 
clinical settings, and common terminology used in the clinical 
setting. The student will have a basic understanding of the role of 
the radiographer, the hospital, and regulations of the program. 
Medical ethics and legal considerations are also emphasized.

Upon successful completion of the radiography program the graduate 
will:

1.  Practice the safe application of radiation at all times, thereby 
protecting self, patients, and other personnel.
2.  Produce diagnostic radiographs safely and competently in the 
context of all radiographic procedures.
3.  Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making 
skills performing medical imaging procedures.
4.  Provide compassionate and responsible patient care during 
diagnostic procedures. 
5.   Maintain professional appearance, decorum, and confidentiality 
in relating to patients, staff and others.
6.  Use written and oral communication with patients, radiographers 
and medical staff.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able 
to:
1.  Identify and provide rationale for program policies.
2.   Identify rules and regulations of the program and clinical 
education sites.
3.   Describe and demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a 
student radiographer.
4.   Describe the profession of radiologic technology.
5.   Demonstrate a knowledge of the clinical environment.
6.   Demonstrate and practice radiation protection.
7.   Demonstrate and describe the fundamental aspects of good 
patient care.
8.   Demonstrate a knowledge of ethical and legal issues pertaining 
to the medical field.
9.   Explain and demonstrate procedures for radiography patients 
including, but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, sterile 
techniques, basic patient care and safety.
10. Demonstrate correct body mechanics when moving, assisting, and 
transporting patients.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of general medical terminology.
12. Identify and understand regulations and policies dealing with 
AIDS/OSHA requirements.

Grading Scale:  The following grading scale will be used 
for this course.
		93 – 100%  =  A
		88 -  92%  =  B+
		83 -  87%  =  B
		79 -  82%  =  C+
		75 -  78%  =  C
  		72 -  74%  =  D+
		70 -  71%  =  D
		Below 70%  =  F

An average below 75% is not acceptable and graduation is 
not possible with a letter grade of “D+”, “D” or “F” in any
Radiography course.

Evaluation:
	Tests… ………………  50%
	Practicums ……… 20%
	Assignments …  20%
	Presentations …10%
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	    Total……..…100%