RAD 108W - Introduction to Healthcare and Patient Care

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

1. Evaluate patient condition.
   1. Describe methods for evaluation of patient status.
   2.  Identify the information/data to be collected prior to patient examination
   3. Demonstrate methods of obtaining a patient history.
   4. Demonstrate the assessment of vital signs
2. Manage patient condition according to age and condition.
   1. Describe vital signs used to assess patient condition
   2. State the normal values for vital signs in males, females, pediatric and geriatric patients
   3. Describe the method of monitoring respirations  
   4. List the equipment necessary for acquisition of the blood pressure on a patient
   5.  Identify the major sites for monitoring the pulse and indicate the normal values
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the work place.
   1. Define communication.
   2. Identify methods of communication and discuss how each can be utilized.
   3. Identify patient communication problems and determine possible solutions.
   4. Discuss verbal versus nonverbal communication.
   5. Discuss challenges in communication.
   6. Discuss other factors that impede communication with patient, families, etc.
   7. Determine appropriate communication guidelines.
   8. Determine when to utilize listening and therapeutic silence.
   9. Demonstrate explanations of radiographic examinations utilizing clinical simulations.
   10. Demonstrate explanations for patients with various communication problems utilizing clinical simulations.
   11. Analyze the moods, expectations, and perceptions of the patient when given specific patient conditions and profiles.
   12. Discuss issues related to appropriate and necessary communication with other health care professionals.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills related to the principles of body mechanics, safe patient transfer, and patient restraint.
   1. Describe and demonstrate good principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care.
   2. Demonstrate techniques for various types of patient transfer.
   3. Describe and demonstrate the procedures for turning patients with various conditions.
   4. Describe and demonstrate restraint techniques for various types of procedures and patient conditions.
   5. Describe the aspects of patient comfort and discuss the importance of each to the care and safety of the patient.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of Standard Precautions.
   1. Define the following:
      1. Infectious pathogens
      2. Communicable diseases
      3. Nosocomial infections
      4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
      5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
      6. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
   2. Describe the utilization of Standard Precautions and Isolation Procedures.
   3. Describe sources and modes of transmission of infections and diseases.
   4. Describe the procedures for infection control through Standard Precautions.
   5. Discuss psychological considerations for the management of patients utilizing Standard Precautions.
   6. Identify the cycle of infection.
   7. Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis.
   8. Demonstrate proper techniques:
      1. Opening packs
      2. Gowning/gloving
      3. Skin preparation
      4. Draping
      5. Wound care
      6. Handling linens
      7. Eye protection
   9. Discuss isolation techniques and communicable diseases.
   10. Demonstrate proper isolation procedure.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of basic medical emergencies.
   1. Identify the signs and symptoms which manifest the following emergencies:
      1. Cardiac arrest
      2. Shock
      3. Convulsion/seizure
      4. Cerebral vascular accident
      5. Hemorrhage
      6. Airway obstruction
      7. Diabetic coma/insulin shock
      8. Reaction to contrast media
      9. Other medical conditions
   2. Discuss acute care procedures for each various emergencies.
   3. Discuss the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies.
   4. Demonstrate the use of oxygen and suction equipment.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on patients with acute and special conditions.
   1. Identify the precautions necessary when working with a patient with
      1. Fracture
      2. Head injury
      3. Spinal injury
      4. Burns
   2. Determine a normal pattern from an abnormal pattern when given an EKG strip.
   3. Identify the stages of death and dying.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of devices that may be connected to patients.
   1. Identify special devices that patient may have connected, such as:
      1. Chest tubes
      2. Urinary Catheters
      3. Intravenous catheters
      4. Oxygen tubes
      5. Nasogastric tubes
   2. Explain the care and management of the items listed above.
   3. Identify the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction equipment.
   4. Identify what is the proper scope practice for radiographer to handle with such devices.
   5. Identify other healthcare professionals that may assist in caring for devices.