Text for RT 103 Patient Care and Management I RT103.

Introduction to imaging and radiologic sciences -- Professional organizations -- Educational survival skills -- Critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies -- Introduction to clinical education -- Radiology administration -- Radiographic imaging -- Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment -- Basic radiation protection and radiobiology -- Human diversity -- Patient interactions -- History taking -- Safe patient movement and handling techniques -- Immobilization techniques -- Vital signs, oxygen, chest tubes, and lines -- Basic cardiac monitoring: the electrocardiogram -- Infection control -- Aseptic techniques -- Nonaseptic techniques -- Medical emergencies -- Pharmacology -- Principles of drug administration -- Contrast media and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals -- Professional ethics -- Health records and health information management -- Medical law.