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Course · AL
Diagnostic Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Diagnostic Services is designed to give students an overview of diagnostic services careers, which focus on using tests to detect, assess, and diagnose conditions, injuries, and disease. The course presents practical applications of the tools, technologies, and assessments employed in this area of health care. Careers in diagnostic services include disciplines in clinical laboratory science, phlebotomy, radiology technician, genetic counseling, and diagnostic medical sonography.
Compare roles and responsibilities of professionals in various diagnostic service careersAnalyze responsibilities and limitations set forth in criminal and civil healthcare lawsAnalyze healthcare-related ethical issues and their implications for respecting patients’ cultural, socialDemonstrate proficiency in making and recording calculations commonly used in healthcare settingsInterpret charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams used in diagnostic careers, including vital signs graphic sheetRelate specific body systems, including gross organ structures and general functions, to diagnostic healthcare skillsDescribe the etiology, pathology, and diagnosis of diseasesUtilize effective therapeutic communication with patients and families in diagnostic service settingsCreate documentation according to facility policy and industry standards, including records of the administrationExplain procedures utilized in diagnostic services and describe the equipment and supplies needed for each oneDemonstrate skills necessary for specified diagnostic careersDemonstrate safe use of health technology in specified diagnostic service settingsResearch and utilize billing codes to document diagnostic procedures