RTE 1000 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

2 Credit Hours
(Fall)

This course is designed to provide an overview of the history of radiography and the role and scope of practice of the practitioner in the healthcare delivery system. Organizations, accreditation, federal agencies, regulatory agencies (including OSHA) and professional credentialing will be discussed. Content includes a fundamental background in medical law, ethics, human diversity and patient consent. The student will examine a variety of ethical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice, as well as developing a better understanding of patients, the patient’s families, and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles and socioeconomic influences. Radiographic Medical Terminology will be covered.

Prerequisite(s): admission to the Radiography Program.

♦This college credit course may not be applied toward the A.A. degree and normally is not intended for transfer unless the student transfers to a baccalaureate in radiologic sciences degree program that is specified under the Florida Statewide AS to BS Articulation Agreement.