RTE 1000 ORIENTATION TO RADIOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS program.This course provides an orientation to the profession of radiography. Topics include the history and organization of the profession, medical terminology, body mechanics, emergency situations, infection control, aseptic techniques, evaluating patient physical needs, patient education, and venipuncture in radiography. Patient care in radiography will also be included. 47 contact hours.