AHTH 1030 - Patient Care in the Imaging Sciences

Credits: 2

Description: An overview of the foundation of providing patient care and comfort. Topics on infection control, life-threatening situations, patient positioning, ethical issues, legal standards and the chain of command in the workplace are discussed. An overview of regulatory agencies and accreditation of a department and board certification of imaging professionals is presented. Two hours lecture.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program or permission of instructor. Offered at Firelands only.