PHY 130 - Physics for Nuclear Medicine Technology 2

 
Description
This course is for students in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. Students discuss the interaction of radiation with matter and radiation protection philosophies and concepts. Students also explore radiation interaction with matter, shielding of radioactivity, nuclear detection devices, dosimetry of radionuclides and radiation exposure. Emphasized are the safe use of radioactive sources, X-ray machines, CT reduction techniques and radionuclides.

1. Solve routine problems in the radiological fields of nuclear medicine and X-ray utilizing algebra.
2. Describe the basic physical principles behind X-ray production and imaging.
3. Explain the nature and production of X-rays.
4. Describe how X-rays interact with matter.
5. Predict the impact of physics factors which affect the X-ray image.
6. Explain NRC regulations in the safe handling and monitoring of radioactive materials.

1. Fundamentals of counting statistics
2. Statistics of radioactivity counting
3. Evaluation of diagnostic tests
4. Basic electrical circuitry of X-ray imaging systems
5. High voltage generation and rectification
6. The X-ray tube and thermionic emission
7. X-ray beam quantity and quality
8. Factors affecting the X-ray image
9. Units of dosimetry and radiation exposure
10. Permissible dosages and exposure limits
11. CT dose measurements
12. Principles of radiation protection
13. Federal and state regulatory agencies
14. Detection technology

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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