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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 a. b. c. d. e. f. Ionization of an Atom Discovery of X-rays Radiographic Tube Target Interaction The X-ray Beam X-ray Exposure 2. Introduction to Radiation Protection a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 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 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 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