RADT-117 Radiographic Image Production
In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to set exposure techniques, produce diagnostic radiographic images, and critique radiographic images for proper exposure techniques. Fundamental image production concepts will be discussed including exposure technique selection, density/brightness, contrast, recorded detail/spatial resolution, grids, exposure indicators, image processing, and image evaluation. Contents are designed to establish skills for radiographic image production, processing, and evaluation. This course provides foundation knowledge for radiographic artifacts and quality control.
Hours Weekly
2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Differentiate between the types of technique charts and utilize common exposure indicators to adjust exposure techniques.
- 2. Describe the functions of Automatic Exposure Control and Anatomically Programed Radiography.
- 3. Apply image evaluation criteria to the effects of exposure factors on image density/brightness, contrast, and recorded detail.
- 4. Describe the construction and purpose of a radiographic grid, its role in minimizing patient dose, and improving image quality.
- 5. Discuss the construction of image receptors, purpose image processors, and the formation of the latent image.
- 6. Identify different types of radiographic artifacts, describe the quality control tests, and schedule for screen-film and digital radiographic systems.
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Differentiate between the types of technique charts and utilize common exposure indicators to adjust exposure techniques.
- 2. Describe the functions of Automatic Exposure Control and Anatomically Programed Radiography.
- 3. Apply image evaluation criteria to the effects of exposure factors on image density/brightness, contrast, and recorded detail.
- 4. Describe the construction and purpose of a radiographic grid, its role in minimizing patient dose, and improving image quality.
- 5. Discuss the construction of image receptors, purpose image processors, and the formation of the latent image.
- 6. Identify different types of radiographic artifacts, describe the quality control tests, and schedule for screen-film and digital radiographic systems.