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Dec 21, 2024
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RAD 157 - Radiologic Technology 2
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 161 and RAD 107
Co-requisites: BIO 162 and RAD 108C
Description
This course is an expansion on radiologic theory. The student will be introduced to more complex tasks associated with controlling image characteristics, theory and application of radiographic accessories, more complex positioning of the skeleton, radiography of the nonosseous systems and complementary imaging modalities. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Manipulate technical factors influencing and controlling image sharpness and recorded detail.
- Expand skills and recognize radiographic quality by evaluation and critique of image formations.
- Manipulate radiographic equipment for various complex X-ray procedures.
- Identify principles of analog and digital film quality for human anatomy of interest.
- Formulate complex radiographic technical factors utilized to produce the X-ray beam.
- Classify appropriate radiation protection measures for patient categories and employ safety measures for all assigned examinations.
Listed Topics
- Equipment manipulation
- Technique formations
- Image characteristics
- Analog vs digital
- Radiographic equipment
- Medical terminology
- Universal precautions
- Nonosseous systems
- Radiation hazards
- Complex X-ray unit components
- Processing images
- Imaging modalities
- Radiographic positioning
- Trauma care
Reference Materials
Current and appropriate equipment, software and textbooks.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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