Course Description
The student will learn and have an understanding of radiographic history, radiographic room terminology, equipment, physics, radiation biology, and protection. The student will be exposed to basic patient care, medical ethics, medical-legal consequences and program regulations. The student will explore the radiology departments of area hospitals through a half-day orientation. A Health Care Provider CPR certification is required before completion of this course.
Prerequisite(s)
Admission to Radiography program - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Comprehend radiographic equipment requirements and design.
- Describe the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems.
- Identify atomic structure and terminology, the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray producti and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter.
- Discuss the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public.
- Evaluate the fundamental background of medical ethics.
- Demonstrate understanding the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family.
- Recognize the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system.
- Discover a better understanding of patients, the patients’ families and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks and life stages.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to Imaging Sciences and Atomic Structure
2. Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation, X-ray Circuitry, and Healthcare Delivery System
3. X-Ray Tube, X-Ray Production, and Professional Roles and Behaviors
4. X-Ray Interactions with Matter, Image Production, and Professional Communication
5. Image Quality Factors, Radiation Effects and Safety, and Patient Assessment
6. Radiobiology History, Radiation Protection of Personnel, and Safety
7. Radiation Protection of the Patient
8. Finals
2. Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation, X-ray Circuitry, and Healthcare Delivery System
3. X-Ray Tube, X-Ray Production, and Professional Roles and Behaviors
4. X-Ray Interactions with Matter, Image Production, and Professional Communication
5. Image Quality Factors, Radiation Effects and Safety, and Patient Assessment
6. Radiobiology History, Radiation Protection of Personnel, and Safety
7. Radiation Protection of the Patient
8. Finals