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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 101 or BIOL 107; ENGL 121, RADT 106, and RADT 108

Corequisite

BIOL 203, RADT 116, and RADT 118

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

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.

Course Objectives

1. Differentiate between the types of technique charts and utilize common exposure indicators to adjust exposure techniques.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Technique chart project, Exposure indicators lab activity

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Technique chart project rubric, Exposure indicators lab activity rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   2. Demonstrate positioning skills.

2. Describe the functions of Automatic Exposure Control and Anatomically Programed Radiography.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image production final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
3. Apply image evaluation criteria to the effects of exposure factors on image density/brightness, contrast, and recorded detail.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image production final exam, Exposure factors lab activity

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric, Exposure factors lab activity grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   2. Demonstrate positioning skills.

4. Describe the construction and purpose of a radiographic grid, its role in minimizing patient dose, and improving image quality.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image production final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

5. Discuss the construction of image receptors, purpose image processors, and the formation of the latent image.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image production final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

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

   3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.

6. Identify different types of radiographic artifacts, describe the quality control tests, and schedule for screen-film and digital radiographic systems.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Image production final exam, Quality Control lab activity guide

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric, Quality Control lab activity grading rubric