RADS 1160 - Imaging Science 1

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Radiological Sciences

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the radiographer’s role in the healthcare delivery system. The course introduces concepts related to the profession, patient care assessments, radiation protection, basic radiographic equipment and image analysis standards. The lab setting will permit application of these skills. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RADS 1120 RADS 1140 , RADS 1160L

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take STAT 1010

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate /earn BLS certification	CPR skills test and written test – week 6-8
2. Demonstrate quality patient care skills.	Patient care rubric, Week 13-14
3. Recognize and provide appropriate actions in a medical emergency	Lab simulations Week 10 -12
4. Describe practice standards for the radiographer.	Discussion / HIPAA video/test Week 2-4
5. Explain the use of various communication techniques with patients.	Lab simulations -Week 1-3
6. Describe vital signs and lab values used to assess patient condition and perform vital signs.	Test -Week 5-6 Rubric Week 12
7. Define and identify radiation units and terms	Test Week 3-5
8. Explain and utilize radiation protection measures to reduce exposure to self, patients and general public.	Lab simulations Week 5, 7, 9
9. State image appearance standards.	Lab exercise Week 10-12
10. Analyze selected radiographic images for diagnostic quality.	Lab activity Week 14-15

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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Standard NCSC Course Policies
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