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RADSC 110Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences

3 credits · Radiological Sciences · Penn State

This course includes the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and the family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are addressed from the radiographer's perspective. Students will learn proper infection control techniques and will prove competency in CPR for healthcare workers. Students will learn drug nomenclature, legend drugs and different types of contrast used for procedures. As is consistent with the core courses in Radiological Sciences, students must achieve a grade of "C" or better

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Radiological Sciences, A.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list RADSC 110 as a prerequisite (1)