DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE

Through Excellence, We Shall Lead

COURSE SYLLABUS IN PATIENT CARE AND

MANAGEMENT (RT205A)

RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY

VISION
Davao Doctors College is a premier non-sectarian educational institution that provides quality health and wellness education in Mindanao and
the East ASEAN Growth Area.
MISSION
Davao Doctors College is committed to produce highly competent graduates imbued with the core values of excellence, service, integrity,
empowerment and commitment.
We shall provide a nurturing environment that supports quality instruction, research and community service through effective leadership,
governance and professionalism.
GOALS
1. To provide innovative, balanced, and relevant education for lifelong learning of the global Filipino;
2. To provide community outreach services through comprehensive general well-being projects;
3. To promote a passion for continuous improvement by upgrading facilities, strengthening research culture, intensifying partnership and
linkages;
4. To promote environmental concern and community awareness by maintaining a sustainable and environment-friendly institution and
implementing activities that help nurture the environment; and
5. To achieve organizational efficiency and financial stability through competent management and governance.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

RT 205A

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2016

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2015

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The minimum standards for the BSRT are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes:
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Apply scientific knowledge, technical skills and the proper work attitude and values necessary for the practice of Radiologic
Technology
Understand the scope of local and international professional practice
Promote the value of pursuing lifelong learning
Implement radiation safety and protection measures
Demonstrate patient-focused care
Show beginning leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills
Engage in academic and research activities
Advocate love of country and service to the Filipino people

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

Upon completion of the program, DDC RT 205A students will be able to:
1. Performs radiologic procedures according to the standards of practice
2. Appreciates and Applies ideals in Patient Care and Management
3. Practice good housekeeping after every procedure
4. Demonstrate a good working relationship with colleagues
5. Practice the code of ethics of the profession
6. Adheres to the international standards of practice
7. Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure of patients, radiation workers, and members of the public
8. Prioritize patients according to a set of protocols
9. Proposes ways to improve process flows and procedures
10. Conducts meaningful and relevant research studies related to the radiologic technology profession
11. Reads journal on the latest developments in the profession
12. Promotes a deep sense of genuine service towards Filipinos

Course Information:
RT 205A

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2016

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2015

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I. Course No.:
II. Course Title:
III. Course Credit:
IV. Contact Hours:

RT 205A
PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT
2 Units Lecture, 1 Unit Laboratory
2 Hours Lecture/Week, 3 Hours Laboratory/Week

V. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology / Co-requisite: Medical Terminology

VI. Placement: Second Year, Second Semester
VII. Class Schedule: Tuesday: 8:00-10:00nn (Lec)
10:00pm-2:00pm (Lab)
VIII. Instructor: SAHIRA B. DAMIANO, RRT
IX. Consultation Schedule: Monday: 3:00-5:00PM
Tuesday: 2:00-3:00PM
X. Course Description: Study of the elements of patient care and management as they relate to radiography.
XI. Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, student is expected to demonstrate the skills in patient identification and observation,
transfer, control of infection, observation of vital signs, and identification and management of emergency situations.
Cognitive:
1. To identify and explain the concepts, procedures and techniques of patient care and management in the
field of Radiologic Technology.
2. To demonstrate procedures relevant in patient care and management.
Psychomotor:
1. To be able to construct planning techniques in managing patients.
2. To display confidence in performing various procedures relating to the field of study.

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Affective:
1. To be able to accept and appreciate rationale on concepts underlying patient care and management.
2. To develop a sense of value on the purpose and significance of the course subject.
Course Coverage
Schedule

Learning Outcomes

Week 1
(Pre-lim)
Session 1

At the end of the lesson

the students will be able
to:
1. To reorient with the
DDCs VMG and
Departmental objectives

Topic
DDC Vision, Mission
and Goal
RT department
Objectives

Teaching Learning
Activities/Strategies
1. Discussion
2. Participative
Interaction
3. Student Presentation

Assessment

1. Recitation

References/Resources

Student Handbook

2. Written Post-Quiz
3. Reflection Paper

RT 206 syllabus

2. To describe the content Classroom policies

of the syllabus and the and guidelines
classroom policies and
guidelines.

Week 2
Session 2

At the end of the lesson

the students will be able
to:
1. Identify
comprehend
concepts
communication

Patient Care & Mngt

Admission of
Patient for
Radiological
and Examination
the
of
and

1. Recitation
1. Lecture
2. Participative
Interaction
3. Web Search
4. Demonstration

2. Pre-Quiz
3. Post Quiz
4. Reflection Paper

Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 7-23.
Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &

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2015

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documentation
(Lecture)

Week 3
Session 3

2. Perform
Hand
Alphabet for the deaf
(Lab)
At the end of the lesson
Vital
Signs
and
the students will be able
Patient Assessment
to:
1. Know and understand
the principles of
documentation (Lec)

1. Oral recitation
2. Pre and Post
Quiz
3. Essay
4. Assignment
5. Return
Demonstration

1. Discussion
2. Demonstration
3. Drill and Practice

2. Grasp and Apply the

techniques for the
assessment of Vital
signs (Lab)
Week 4
Week 5
Session 5

At the end of the unit, the

student will be able to:
1. Identify and
comprehend the
different approaches
to Infection control.
(Lec)

Week 6
Session 6

At the end of the unit, the

student will be able to:

PRELIM EXAMINATION
Microorganisms &
1. Lecture
Infection cycle
2. Participative
Interaction
3. Demonstration
4. Drill and Practice

Medical Asepsis

1. Discussion
2. Demonstration
RT 205A

1.
2.
3.
4.

Post Quiz
Recitation
Reflection Paper
Essay

Torres, L., Dutton, A., &

Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p.123-129.
Call #: 616.0757/T636
Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 26-28.
Call #: 615.82/P615

1. Pre and Post quiz

2. Recitation
DATE REVISED: November 07,
2016

Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 34-36.
Call #: 616.0757/T636
Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 50-65.
Call #: 615.82/P615

Torres, L., Dutton, A., &

Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 71-97.
Call #: 616.0757/T636
Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds

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Week 7
Session 7

3. Web search

3. Reflection Paper
4. Return
demonstration

1. Lecture
2. Coaching
3. Dramatization

1. Pre and Post Quiz

2. Recitation
3. Return
Demonstration
4. Essay

1. Identify and
comprehend the
different approaches
to Infection control.
(Lec)
At the end of the unit, the
student will be able to:
1. Identify and
comprehend the
different approaches
to Infection control.
(Lec)

Principles & Techniques

of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 26-28.
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &
Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 71-97.
Call #: 615.82/P615
Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 26-28.
Call #: 615.82/P615

Infection control

Week 8
Session 8
At the end of the unit, the
student will be able to:
1. Identify and
comprehend the
different approaches
to Infection control.
(Lec)

Week 9

1. Review on the topics

discussed
2. Participative
Interaction
3. Authentic Project

1. Long Test
2. Return
Demonstration
3. Assignment
4. Reflection Paper

Infection control

Torres, L., Dutton, A., &

Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p .71-97.
Call #: 616.0757/T636

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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Week 10
Session10

At the end of the unit, the

student will be able to:
1. Know, understand and
apply the principles
and concepts of body
mechanics

Body Mechanics

1. Discussion
2. Demonstration
3. Dramatization

1. Post Quiz
2. Recitation
3. Reflection Paper

Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 71-79.
Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &
Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 47-51.
Call #: 616.0757/T636

Week 11
Session11

At the end of the unit, the

student will be able to:
1. Identify, comprehend
and apply the principle
of positioning and
draping

1. Discussion
2. Demonstration
3. Web Search
Positioning and
Draping

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pre and Post Quiz

Recitation
Essay
Assignment
Return
Demonstration

Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 87-97.
Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &
Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 57.
Call #: 616.0757/T636

Week 12
Week 13
Session13

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
At the end of the unit, the
student will be able to:
1. Know, understand and

Patient Transfer and

Skin care

1. Lecture
2. Participative
Interaction
3. Drawing
RT 205A

1. Post Quiz
2. Recitation
3. Reflection paper
DATE REVISED: November 07,
2016

Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Date Effective: November 08,
2015

S.Y 20162017

apply the concept and

techniques of patient
transfer

4. Demonstration

Publishing, Inc. p. 170207.

Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &
Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 49-51
Call #: 616.0757/T636

Week 14
Session14
At the end of the unit, the
student is able to:
1. Know, understand and
apply the concept and
techniques of patient
transfer

Week 15
Textbooks:

Medical
Emergencies in the
Radiology
Department

1. Study Session
2. On the spot
questioning
3. Participative
Interaction
4. Role Playing

1. Pre and Post

Quiz
2. Recitation
3. Assignment
4. Return
demonstration

Fairchild, S. (2013).
Piersons and Fairchilds
Principles & Techniques
of Patient Care. C & E
Publishing, Inc. p. 170207.
Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., &
Wattson, T. (2010).
Patient Care in Imaging
Technology 7th edition.
Lippincott Williams
Wilkins. p. 49-51.
Call #: 616.0757/T636

FINAL EXAM
Fairchild, S. (2013). Piersons and Fairchilds Principles & Techniques of Patient Care. C & E Publishing, Inc. Call #: 615.82/P615
Torres, L., Dutton, A., & Wattson, T. (2010). Patient Care in Imaging Technology 7th edition. Lippincott Williams Wilkins. Call #:
616.0757/T636

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES:
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2015

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Students are highly encouraged to be well-versed with the Davao Doctors College Hymn, Vission, Mission, and Goals. The
students must maintain a professional appearance at all time by wearing the proper uniform as cited in the students hand book.
15 minutes late in the class shall be considered as absent. Unexcused absences of more than 20% of prescribed hours before
midterm shall be considered dropped. No using of cellular phones during classes at any circumstances. Emergency calls should
follow proper protocol by calling institutions phone number (222-0850 to 53) first. Students who will incur absences shall provide
a formal letter and valid attachments before giving of special considerations. Students are required to follow the seat plan and to
comply with the course requirements as cited below. Inability to follow the guidelines is subject for deduction in the values grade
and referral to the SPS for consultation depending on the severity of the case.
Course Requirements:

1/2 size Index card, 4 quiz booklets

1 Notebook, 1 long plastic envelope, Ballpen (black, blue & red)
Must submit 1 reflection paper every session with correct format
Must submit assignment (Health related case/article) every examination with proper format
Materials needed for a specific Return Demonstration during laboratory, Class Project (Final)

Grading System:
Prelim to Final Period
Lecture

Laboratory

Class Standing 60%

(Break-down)

40% - Quiz, Assignments, Activities, Projects

80% - Quiz, Assignments, Activities, Projects

50% - Return Demonstrations

10% - Attendance

10% - Attendance

5% - Values

Laboratory Exam 40%

5% - Class Participation
Examination

100%

40%
100%

Lecture 70%
Laboratory 30%
100%

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2015

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TOTAL GRADE = PRELIM + MIDTERM + PREFINAL + TENTATIVE FINAL

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PREPARED BY:

REFERENCES VERIFIED BY:

REVIEWED BY:

SAHIRA B. DAMIANO, RRT

Instructor

DR. ESTELA DEQUITO

Chief Librarian

DANNALYN D. IBANEZ
RT-Coordinator for Instruction

RECOMMENDING APPROVAL:

APPROVED:

LEONILA P. FELIZARTE
RT Program Chair

DR. MARIA LEAH F. VILLANO

Vice President for Academic Affairs

RT 205A

DATE REVISED: November 07,

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Date Effective: November 08,

2015

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