Continuation of R202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles on imaging equipment. Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control. A laboratory course emphasizing the major characteristics of diagnostic X-ray systems and methods of assuring adequate function of radiographic equipment. Major topics include anode heel effect, inverse square law, half-value layer, film sensitometry, radiation intensity, and quality control testing. Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection.
Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions.
Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.