Radiography school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Study of the theory, technical skills, patient care, and techniques necessary to use radiation in the diagnosis of disease can lead to employment as an X-ray technologist or radiographer in private and public hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

The radiographer will review essential information on the biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection to ensure the safe use of x-rays in diagnostic imaging, radiation physics, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.

This course provides the latest clinical research on patient care procedures for radiographers. Review important topics such as communication, patient care, safety, medico-legal considerations, transfer, positiioning, physical needs, infection control (including AIDS and hepatitis), medications, intravenous, medical emergencies, CPR standards, acute care situations, contrast media, and allergic reactions. Use this practical course text as a daily reference at work