What Kind Of Classes Will I Take In Rad Tech School?
I went through a hospital program and took classes like these: Anatomy and Physiology: general anatomy and anatomical relationships, organ and system functions and relationships, and cross sectional anatomy in order to perform accurate radiographic examinations. Medical Ethics: ethical and legal considerations which impact upon the practice. Medical Terminology: an understanding of abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases necessary to communicate with other professionals involved in patient care. Patient Care: attention to and concern for, the physical and psychological needs of the patient undergoing the radiographic examination. Radiologic Positioning: proper beam-part-film alignment with respect to source of radiation and area to be examined. Radiographic Exposure: appropriate selection of all technical factors to produce a diagnostic quality radiograph. Radiographic Pathology: knowledge of disease, anomalies and abnormalities which influence performance of radiographic procedures
