NUCL 168 Diagnostic Orders introduces the learner to the diagnostic departments of Diagnostic Imaging, Electrodiagnostics and Pulmonary Laboratory within the hospital and the Nursing Unit Clerk's role in processing diagnostic orders. Information is given about abbreviations and acronyms, requisitions and preparations for diagnostic procedures. Actual requisitions and physicians� orders from the hospital will be used for practice.
Prerequisites: NUCL 146
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Credits | 2.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 60 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- list the departments within the hospital that perform diagnostic procedures.
- identify the requisitions used when ordering procedures for Diagnostic Imaging, Electrodiagnostics and Pulmonary Laboratory.
- complete the requisitions necessary for Diagnostic Imaging, Electrodiagnostics and Pulmonary Laboratory orders.
- state the department that performs each diagnostic procedure.
- define the abbreviations and acronyms used in processing diagnostic orders.
- state which diagnostic procedures require patient preparation, booking times and the patient’s written consent.
- describe the procedure for processing diagnostic orders, identifying the NUC’s role.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.