RATEC 101 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

1 CR

Surveys types and operations of hospital radiology departments. Students learn medical ethics, basic radiation protection and image production.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Identify the policies governing students in the Radiologic Technology program as explained in the Student Handbook.
Identify the outcomes expected of a successful student in the Radiologic Technology program.
List the health team professionals commonly associated with diagnostic imaging, and explain their respective roles in the health team
approach to patient care.
Identify the professional associations and certification bodies involved with imaging professionals.
Explain the certification law in Washington, and compare and contrast this with licensing.
State when, where, how, and by whom x-rays were discovered, and relate this to the historical development of the radiographer.
Identify basic radiation protection guidelines for the patient and the technologist.
Define the term “technique” and identify the major components associated with this term.
Explain the formation of a radiographic image using screen-film technology, and compare and contrast this to a digital image.
Give a brief historical sketch of radiation protection awareness by physicians, technologists and patients.

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