Limited Practice Radiography
Course #: LPRAD 01-01
Class begins August 11, 2007 and meets each Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM through December 8, 2007
Location: Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall, 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
Presented by: Mary Lou Padrnos, B. S., R. T.
Credit: 8.8 CEU's for Iowa nurses; 10 CEU's for Medical Assistants
This 100 hour state approved course, which is required by law, is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to safely administer "limited" diagnostic radiographs in medical offices. Radiographic physics, principles of exposure, film processing, anatomy and positioning, radiation biology and protection are studied/discussed as well as practiced in the clinical setting. Call 712-325-3344 for more information.
OBJECTIVES:
- Completion of classroom materials and a satisfactory performance on course exams. 90% attendance required and 80% cumulative average on unit exams.
- Completion of a minimum of 8 hours laboratory supervised by qualified radiological technologist.
- Completion of a minimum of 5 clinical assessments completed by a licensed practitioner or radiological technologist.
- A minimum of 20 film critiques—at least 10 for each procedure—which the student will be allowed to do upon completion of the course. These must be done by a radiological technologist or radiologist.
- Completion of a Clinical Procedure Sheet with a minimum of 25 clinical procedures for each procedure the student will perform upon completion of the course.
The student must be employed in a medical office or similar setting where the clinical requirements can be satisfied.
There are no classes scheduled at this time please check back later or call (712) 325-3261.
Fee: $825 includes tuition, manual, worksheets, state testing fee and state application for Permit to Practice. Fee must accompany registration. Money order/cashier's check/credit card only - no personal checks accepted. Do not add book fees to tuition. Book may be purchased at the bookstore when the class begins.