Acute and chronic responses will be discussed in regard to molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. The principles of radiation protection including the responsibility of the technologist to the patient, personnel, and public will be addressed. The regulations and regulatory commissions governing exposure of ionizing radiation to humans will also be examined. This course provides the student with the opportunity to operate more independently in all areas of basic radiography. Competency testing continues as well as weekend and evening clinical internships.
Exposure is given to specialized modalities in medical imaging.
A study of the fundamental organization and procedures of a radiologic quality assurance program. The student will perform and analyze a varied number of noninvasive quality control tests designed to evaluate the operation performance of a radiographic system. A continuation of RADT2558, this course provides the student with the opportunity to operate more independently in all areas of basic radiography. Competency testing continues as well as weekend and evening clinical internships. Students will continue to rotate through specialized modalities.