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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RADT 112 - Image Production and Evaluation I
PREREQUISITES: Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Medical Imaging
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2021
Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images. Electronic imaging with related accessories and mathematical calculations of x-ray technique will be emphasized.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student is expected to:
- Calculate technical factors relating to exposure.
- Apply the mathematical formulas dealing with distance, grid, image receptors, reciprocity law and the 15 percent rule.
- Differentiate between photographic and geometric factors.
- Analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect image exposure, contrast, and recorded detail and distortion.
- Compare and contrast manual techniques and AEC techniques.
- Analyze the radiographic image quality.
- Discuss types of exposure systems.
- Compose a technique chart.
- Analyze the parts of the fluoroscopic image intensifier.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Inverse Square Law
- 15% rule
- Time, mA, and mAs calculations
- Radiographic Film
- Photographic factors
- Geometric factors
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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