DI 100 Comprehensive Patient Care

Content provides the concepts of optimal patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified as the content provides an overview of the foundations of radiography and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. Content provides a foundation in ethics and law related to the practice of medical imaging. Students will examine a variety of ethical and legal issues found in clinical practice. An understanding of the role of effective communication is stressed. Cultural competence is emphasized.