Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Patient Care
Course Code
TERT1050
Course Hours
30
Course Credits
1
Description
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to perform exceptional care while working with patients in their clinical and job setting. Students will learn how to properly transfer patients, perform correct sterile techniques, communicate effectively, and use preventative measures for infectious diseases.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• List what the radiography technologist’s role is and what standards they are expected to abide by.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward various patient populations with an ability to meet their individual needs including those of diverse ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, and sexual orientation.
• Use safety precautions and proper infection control procedures.
• Assess the patient’s needs and demonstrate proper transportation techniques to the patient if needed.
• Describe sterile techniques that they will use during procedures in and out of surgery.
