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.
Hours Weekly
2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly