NMED 256 - Patient Care

Course Description:
Patient Care describes the current patient care practices and equipment used in the diagnostic imaging department. The learner will be introduced to techniques used to evaluate and manage patient vital signs, recognize and respond to patient emergencies, and obtain and interpret an electrocardiogram. An introduction to pharmacology and methods of drug administration within the nuclear medicine department will also be presented. In addition, the learner will perform transfers that ensure the safety of both the patient and the technologist.

1.5 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

NMED 251

Corequisite(s):

NMED 275
NMED 291
PHLB 236

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