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MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Center for Life & Health Sciences
Allied Health
Fall Semester 2015
Course Outline
Course Name: Fundamentals of Radiography
Course Number: RT 101
CRN: 18428
Pre-requisites: MA 050
Co-requisites: RT 100, RT 102, RT 103, BI 216, MA 110, ED 100
C-2
P-0
Cr. 2
Course Description: This introduces the basic concepts of radiographic physics and
exposure. Topics include detailed history of x-ray, the radiographic tube construction and
process of x-ray production, x-ray beam characteristics, and the photographic and
geometric properties of the radiographic image. The foundations of radiography and the
practitioners’ role in the health care delivery system are discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe atomic structure and the ways ionization of atoms can occur.
2. Discuss the history of the discovery of x-ray.
3. Describe the function of the radiographic tube structures.
4. Describe the process of how x-rays are produced and the target interactions
involved.
5. Explain the purpose of a radiation control program as based on ALARA.
6. Distinguish among the various general manifestations of radiation, and list the
properties of X-ray.
7. Explain the radiation dose specification of Equivalent dose and the potential for
biologic harm due to radiation exposure.
8. Compare the sources of ionizing radiation, describing the various interactions xray may have with matter.
9. Identify the various methods of controlling radiation dose to patients and
occupationally based on the “no threshold concept”.
10. Describe the portions of the x-ray beam: primary, secondary, remnant, and
absorbed radiations, and the 3 processes of beam attenuation.
11. Distinguish between x-ray quality and quantity as pertaining to kVp & mAs.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of image brightness/density and image contrast.
13. Distinguish between spatial resolution, recorded detail, and distortion.
14. Identify the health science professions, also including those specific to medical
imaging, that cooperate as members of the patient’s health care team.
15. Explain the purposes of accreditation, credentialing, certification, registration,
licensure and regulations and the importance of continuing education.
Major Topics:
1. Introduction to Radiographic Physics
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Ionization of an Atom
Discovery of X-rays
Radiographic Tube
Target Interaction
The X-ray Beam
X-ray Exposure
2. Introduction to Radiation Protection
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Atomic Structure
Intro. To Radiation Protection
Radiation
Sources of Ionizing Radiation
Interaction of X-radiation with Matter
Measurement Units of Ionizing Radiation
General Information: NCRP Dose Limits
Patient and Occupational Radiation Control
3. Introduction to Radiographic Exposure
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Image Formation
Radiographic Quality
Digital Imaging
Film-Screen Imaging
Primary Exposure Factors
Secondary Exposure Factors
Patient Factors
Special Considerations
4. Radiologic Science and Health Care