RAD 551
Rural Radiography
1 Unit(s) (LH 15)
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. recognise the role of radiographers at primary healthcare level level, particularly the use of x-
rays and ultrasound to provide diagnostic information in pediatric emergencies, perinatal and
other medical/surgical emergencies;
2. explain the principles and methods of public health education and administration and the
social responsibilities of healthcare personnel in communicable and non-communicable
diseases environment;
3. integrate principles of preventive medicine in diagnostic medical imaging; and
4. describe the role of a radiographer as an effective team member in delivery of health service
in the rural area.
Course Outline
Epidemiology – Definition, Principles and methods, Health Education, Environmental health,
Occupational health, Public Health administration/Health Care. Epidemiology of Communicable
and non-communicable diseases. Social medicine, National and International Regulations relating
to health.Radiography and sonography in pediatric, maternal care and emergencies.