This course is a study of the principles of operation of various types of stationary and mobile equipment. The course also covers image formation and application of image intensifiers, video tape recorders, cine radiography, automatic film changers, stereoscopy, and tomography. The purpose and operating procedure for CT scanning, digital, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and computed radiography are introduced. This course is an advanced study of the interaction of radiation on living systems. Included with biological responses are chronic and acute radiation effects, and a more in-depth look at radiation safety practices.
Venipuncture is included.
Each system of the body is studied with regard to major pathological diseases and how the diseases are demonstrated radiographically. Different types of cancer and treatment are discussed. Students are required to give a case presentation. This course is a review of all required material in the program. After having taken a comprehensive test every quarter for the first seven quarters of the program, students will take a mock registry test.