RADT 127 Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging Equipment

This course consists of two major sections: Imaging Equipment and Digital Imaging. Imaging Equipment introduces radiographic physics, and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment design. Contents for this section are designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, x-ray production, and x-ray interaction. Stationary and mobile fluoroscopic imaging equipment and image intensifying devices are also discussed. Contents for Digital Imaging are designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operations of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. PACS fundamentals, quality assurance, and quality control are also presented.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RADT 116, RADT 117, and RADT 118. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 204

Corequisite

RADT 126 and RADT 128

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Summarize the application of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism in radiography.
2. Appraise various types of permanently-installed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment in terms of purpose and applications.
3. Describe the general design and functions of operating console, high-voltage generator, and x-ray tube.
4. Summarize the process of x-ray production, emission, and interaction.
5. Distinguish between the construction of photostimulable phosphor imaging plates and flat panel detectors.
6. Explore various types of digital image acquisition, processing, and archiving systems.
7. Describe latent image formation for CR and DR systems.
8. Evaluate the role of DICOM, RIS, HIS, PACS, and HL7 in medical imaging.

Course Objectives

1. Summarize the application of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism in radiography.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions
2. Appraise various types of permanently-installed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment in terms of purpose and applications.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions
3. Describe the general design and functions of operating console, high-voltage generator, and x-ray tube.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions
4. Summarize the process of x-ray production, emission, and interaction.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions
5. Distinguish between the construction of photostimulable phosphor imaging plates and flat panel detectors.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

6. Explore various types of digital image acquisition, processing, and archiving systems.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

7. Describe latent image formation for CR and DR systems.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

8. Evaluate the role of DICOM, RIS, HIS, PACS, and HL7 in medical imaging.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Select imaging equipment final exam questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Grade for select imaging equipment final exam questions

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.