RAD 102 Introduction to Patient Care and Clinical Practice 2 credits

This course presents basic patient care in preparation for clinical education. Emphasis is placed on communication, infection control, history taking, legal aspects of patient care, body mechanics, vital signs, CPR, care of patients with special problems and aseptic technique. R, W1, M2 (2 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: Admission to the RAD program

Corequisite: RAD 101 and RAD 103