1. Methods of Patient Care
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Methods of Patient Care
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DRA 121 Student Course Map
Ethics for the Radiographer
What to Read
Topic: Standards of Ethics and Patient Rights
Read Chapter 5
Topic: Legal Considerations
No assigned reading
What to Do
Self Assessment (Due _________)
Discussion: Law and Ethics (Due
Communication
What to Read
Topic: Diversity
Read Chapter 6
Topic: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
No assigned reading
Topic: Challenges to Communication
Topic: Written Communication and Medical Records
What to Do
Case Study Assignment (Due _________)
Quiz 1 (Due _________)
Infection Control
What to Read
Topic: Cycle of Infection
Read Chapter 8
Topic: Standard Precautions
Read Chapter 9
Topic: Sterile Field
No assigned reading
What to Do
Infection Control Assignment (Due _________)
Quiz 2 (Due _________)

2. Methods of Patient Care
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Patient Assistance and Monitoring
What to Read
Topic: Patient Assistance and Transport (Part 1)
Read Chapters 11 and 12
Topic: Patient Assistance and Transport (Part 2)
No assigned reading
Topic: Patient Monitoring and Vital Signs
Read Chapter 11
What to Do
Patient Transfer Assignment (Due _________)
Discussion: Patient History (Due _________)
Quiz 3 (Due _________)
Specialized Patient Care
What to Read
Topic: Medical Emergencies
Read Chapter 16
Topic: Medical Equipment
Topic: Mobil and OR Radiography Considerations
Read Chapter 20
What to Do
Patient Assessment Assignment (Due _________)
Medical Equipment Assignment (Due _________)
Discussion: Bedside and Surgical (Due _________)
Contrast Media
What to Read
Topic: Types of Contrast and Their Uses
Read Chapter 19
Topic: Iodinated Contrast Media
Topic: Medications Used for Anaphylaxis and Other Emergencies
Read Chapter 14
What to Do
Contrast Media Assignment (Due _________)
Quiz 4 (Due _________)
Final Exam (Due _________)