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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RT 121 CLINICAL EDUCATION I



Prior to assignment to a clinical site, students are required to successfully complete an orientation program. It includes an overview of all program equirements and the HHSE Student handbook and Policy Manual with Radiologic Technology Program Addendum. The orientation includes medical ethics, basic patient care practices and procedures, medical terminology and radiation safety principles and practices related to the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills for safe participation in the hospital. Students will begin clinical activities that focus on development of basic clinical competency in the manipulation of radiographic equipment and accessories and the performance of x-ray examinations presented in RT 101. Clinical education activities involve two 8-hour days per week. 3 Credits. Corequisites: RT 101 , RT 111