RAD 520 - Patient Care & Medical Ethics for Radiographers

    Recent Professors
    T. Wiggins
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of RAD 520
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a lecture/demonstration class to teach vital signs, medical emergencies, imaging procedures, aseptic techniques, drug administration, communication, body mechanics, infection control, and medical ethics used by radiology personnel in working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Students will be required to obtain or show proof of having a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association by the end of the course.
    Usually Held
    Thu 4:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 4:30pm–7:20pm