RAD 1504 - Introduction to Radiologic Science and Patient Care
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43191,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lisa Galich
Email: lgalich@ysu.edu
Course Description
1504. This course will provide the student radiographer with the basic concepts of patient care and the responsibilities of the radiographer. Venipuncture technique, body mechanics, vital signs, aseptic and non-aseptic technique, hospital emergiencies, comfort measures, transporting, contrast media and pharmacology are included. The student will also learn the history of radiology, basic radiation protection, production and control of the x-ray beam, professionalism, ethical and legal considerations, and medical terminology. Prereq.: Admittance to the Radiology Program. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences | Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton and Kori L. Stewart | 9780323872249 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus | Course Orientation and Program Expectations | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Chapter 1, 7 - 9 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Chapter 2 and 5 | Radiographer and Clinical Environment | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Chapter 11 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care: Interpersonal Communication, Imaging Patient Verification and Interaction |
Patient Communication | ASSIGN: Assignment 1: Patient Communication Scenario |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Chapter 10 and 11 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care: Interpersonal Communication, Communication Challenges—Language Barriers and Young Patients; Communication Challenges—Physical and Cognitive Impairments |
Communication Barriers and Diversity | QUIZ 1 |
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 12 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care: Interpersonal Communication, Imaging Patient Verification and Interaction |
Patient Identification and History | DUE: Assignment 1 |
| Wed | 9/16 | Chapter 24, 26 Clover Learning: Patient Care: Legal and Ethical Issues, Considerations for Patient Interactions, Consent—Informed; Consent—Expressed and Implied; Capacity and Mental Competency |
Patient Rights and Consent | ASSIGN: Assignment 2: Patient Assessment and Documentation |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chapter 13-14 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Monitoring Patients, Assisting Patients in Imaging Labs |
Patient Transfers and Safety | QUIZ 2 |
| Wed | 9/23 | Chapter 15 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Monitoring Patients, Vital Signs |
Vital Signs and Pain Assessment | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 17 Clover Learning: Patient Care: Infection Control, Asepsis and Precautions, Hand Hygiene; CDC Standard Precautions |
Clinical Readiness and Standard Precautions | DUE: Assignment 2 |
| Wed | 9/30 | Chapter 15 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Monitoring Patients, Assisting Patients—Medical Equipment |
Oxygen, Tubes, and Lines | QUIZ 3 |
| Mon | 10/5 | Chapter 24-26 Clover Learning: Patient Care: Legal and Ethical Issues, Guidelines and Regulations, HIPAA; Patient’s Bill of Rights; Standard of Care; Code of Ethics |
Ethics, Law, and Documentation | ASSIGN: Assignment 3: Ethics, Law, and Documentation Case Analysis— |
| Wed | 10/7 | Chapters 1–2, 5, 7–15, 17, and 24–26, assigned sections | Review for Exam 1 | |
| Mon | 10/12 | EXAM 1 | ||
| Wed | 10/14 | Chapter 17-18 Clover Learning: Patient Care: Infection Control, Pathogens and Chain of Infection, Pathogens; Chain of Infection; Asepsis and Precautions, Asepsis; Surgical Asepsis |
Infection Control | DUE: Assignment 3 ASSIGN: Assignment 4: Infection-Control Case Analysis |
| Mon | 10/19 | Chapter 17-19 Clover Learning: Patient Care: Infection Control, Transmission-Based Precautions; Neutropenic Isolation Guidelines; Toxic or Hazardous Materials, Toxic or Hazardous Material Types; Safety Data Sheets |
Isolation and Hazardous Materials | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Chapter 20 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Medical Emergencies, Allergic Reactions; Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest |
Medical Emergencies I | QUIZ 4 DUE: Assignment 4 ASSIGN: Assignment 5: Emergency Response Scenario |
| Mon | 10/26 | Chapter 20 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Medical Emergencies, AED; CPR |
Medical Emergencies II | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Chapters 17-20 | Review for Exam 2 | QUIZ 5 DUE: Assignment 5 |
| Mon | 11/2 | EXAM 2 | ||
| Wed | 11/4 | Chapter 21 | Pharmacology Basics | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 22 | Medication Administration | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Chapter 23 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Contrast Administration, IV Contrast—Properties; IV Contrast—Patient Preparation; Contrast—Barium Sulfate |
Contrast Media and Patient Screening | QUIZ 6 ASSIGN: Assignment 6: Contrast Screening and Dose Calculation |
| Wed | 11/18 | Chapters 22-23 Clover Learning: Radiography Patient Care, Contrast Administration, IV Contrast—Complications |
Venipuncture and Contrast Reactions | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Chapters 21-23 | Review for Exam 3 | DUE: Assignment 6 |
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | EXAM 3 | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Final Exam Review | ||
| Mon | 12/7 | 100pm - 300pm | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.