RAD 315: Patient Care in Imaging Sciences II
Course Number & Title: RAD 315: Patient Care in Imaging Sciences II
Instructors: Frank Zaleski, LMSW, MBA, BS, RT ( R ) - Fzaleski@northwell.edu - Phone: (631) 548-6183
Devon Hofmeister, BS, RT ( R ) - dhofmeister@northwell.edu - Phone: (631) 548-6161
Office hours: Zaleski – Open Door Policy – Students are encouraged to use email to contact and set up time
Hofmeister – Open Door Policy – Students are encouraged to use the hours below:
*Office hours are subject to change at the professor’s discretion.
Monday….11:30AM – 12:30PM
Tuesday….12:30PM – 1:30PM
Wednesday by request only.
Thursday…12:30PM – 1:30PM
Friday…….11:30AM – 12:30PM
Prerequisite Courses: RAD 300, RAD 301, RAD 302, RAD 303, RAD 304, RAD 305, RAD 306, RAD 307 and RAD 308
Corequisite Courses: RAD 309, RAD 310, RAD 311, RAD 312, RAD 313, RAD 314, RAD 316, and RAD 317
Quarter: 2
Meeting Times: Wednesday 11:00AM – 12:30PM ONLINE
Course Hours: 15
Course Description: This course offers students a clinical overview of medical imaging as it pertains to patient care. Understanding medical imaging procedures, equipment, patient education and communication are the major topics. Infection control, patient care and assessment, examination preparation are just a few of the many clinical aspects of radiology in relationship to the healthcare environment.
Required Textbooks:
Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition, Ruth Ann Ehrlich & Dawn M. Coakes, 2026.
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care, 8th Edition, Arlene Adler, 2024.
Library: An electronic journal library is available on all Northwell computers for student use.
Required Materials: Pens, pencils, notebook
Methods of Instruction: Lectures, Class Participation, Homework, Class work, Quizzes, Tests
Course Objectives:
1. Continue to describe the scope of practice for radiography, the elements that comprise it and the responsibilities of the radiographer.
2. Continue to develop and understand the importance of clear communication with the patient, both verbal and non-verbal.
3. Explain specific aspects of a radiographic procedure to the patient and adverse reactions.
4. Identify symptoms related to specific emergency situations.
5. Describe specific patient safety measures and concerns.
6. Understand the handling of hazardous waste, infection control and disease prevention.
7. List and describe main routes of infection transmission.
8. Define medical asepsis, disinfection, and sterilization.
9. Define surgical asepsis and perform the steps for surgical asepsis with guidance of the instructor.
10. Demonstrate proper disposal of contaminated equipment in the clinical area.
11. Understand medication administration, injection sites, and IVs.