Limited Scope X-ray Technician - High-Tech Institute-Memphis

Limited Scope X-ray Technician from High-Tech Institute-Memphis is a Campus Certificate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Limited Scope X - Ray Technician plays an important role as a member of the health care team in a Physician office or clinic. Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology are taught as well as an introduction to specific disease processes and trauma, which affect the various body systems with emphasis placed on the respiratory and skeletal systems. Students are certified to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). In addition, students engage in "hands - on" training in the X - ray lab with regard to positioning of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, foot and ankle, and views of the skull and spine. Students are also taught to perform venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, electrocardiography, and X - ray film processing. Students study theory and concepts of radiographic physics and are taught patient care procedures as well as basic office administrative procedures. This program equips the graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the varied and expanding requirements of an entry level X - Ray Technician. This program provides the background that enables a student to assume a responsible entry - level position as a Limited Scope X - ray Technician. Upon successful completion of this program of study, the graduate is eligible to take the Tennessee State Licensure Examination for Limited Scope X - Ray Technician. Once the graduate passes the examination, he may assume a responsible position as a member of the team in a Physician’s office or clinic. In addition to being qualified to provide X - ray services, the graduate is also qualified to act as a technical assistant by being qualified to perform electrocardiograms, venipuncture, routine laboratory tests, injections, and related back - office patient care procedures. It is recommended that the prospective student verify certification requirements of another state if he is considering relocation outside of Tennessee. Graduates of the Diploma Program may secure such specific positions as a Limited Scope X - ray Technician or Back Office Assistant. The Limited Scope X - ray Technician program offers * Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology * The fundamentals radiographic physics * Introduction to specific disease processes and trauma that affect the various body systems, with emphasis placed on the respiratory and skeletal systems * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification * Training in the x - ray lab with regard to positioning of the chest, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, knee, foot and ankle * The skills to perform venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, electrocardiography and x - ray film processing * Patient care and basic office administrative procedures * An externship in a medical facility View more details on High-Tech Institute-Memphis . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.