Technical Nursing

Catalog description

This course provides students initial skills and background knowledge to perform basic nursing techniques necessary to function in their specific area of health care. This course includes an introduction to communication techniques, safe patient transfer methods, immobilization techniques, vital signs, infection control, aseptic and non-aseptic techniques, medical emergencies, pharmacology, principles of drug administration, and contrast administration. ELA Placement: ENG 101 Requirement Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Program Semester Hour(s): 1 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 1.5 lec/1 lab/week