The fundamentals of x-ray physics and its application to radiology are introduced in these courses. Includes both rudiments of basic physics and elementary principles of electricity and magnetism required for understanding x-ray production and interaction. Introduction to Radiation Safety Summer. Credit, one hour. Radiation protection, personnel monitoring, radiation shielding, and patient protection.
Emphasis is placed on protection mechanisms utilized in diagnostic radiology.
Credit, one hour. This course introduces the student to medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on terminology pertinent to radiology. Credit, nine hours total. Anatomy for the paramedical scientist with no training in the field.