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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 including exposure technique selection, image quality and characteristics, image receptor exposure, image processing, and image evaluation will be discussed. The discovery of x-ray, and major millstone events and global forces that shaped radiography will be reflected. Patient and occupational radiation dose management, and dynamic imaging are introduced. Contents are designed to establish skills for radiographic image production, processing, and evaluation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RADT 106 and RADT 108. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 203/203L, and MATH 138 or higher

Corequisite

RADT 116 and RADT 118

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Describe the functions of Automatic Exposure Control and Anatomically Programmed Radiography.
  2. Apply image evaluation criteria to assess the effects of exposure factors on IR exposure, image brightness, contrast, and recorded detail.
  3. Describe the construction and purpose of a radiographic grid and its role in improving image quality.
  4. Discuss the construction of image receptors, purpose of image processors, and the formation of the latent and manifest image.
  5. Analyze the discovery of x-ray and its legacy from a global perspective, how it was shaped by global forces, and the interconnectedness of global events and/or global systems.
  6. Determine proper technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID).

Course Objectives

  1. Describe the functions of Automatic Exposure Control and Anatomically Programmed Radiography.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

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

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Grade of select questions for AEC and APR questions

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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

    Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

  2. Apply image evaluation criteria to assess the effects of exposure factors on IR exposure, image brightness, contrast, and recorded detail.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Select questions from image production final exam, Exposure factors lab activity

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Grade of select questions for image evaluation questions, Exposure factors lab activity grading rubric

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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

    Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

  3. Describe the construction and purpose of a radiographic grid and its role in improving image quality.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

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

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Grade of select questions for radiographic grid questions

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

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

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Grade of select questions for image receptors questions

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

  5. Analyze the discovery of x-ray and its legacy from a global perspective, how it was shaped by global forces, and the interconnectedness of global events and/or global systems.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Light touch Global competency project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Global Competency Rubric

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  6. Determine proper technical factors (kVp, mAs, SID).

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

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

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Grade of select questions for occupational and patient dose questions

    Program Goal(s)

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

    Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

    Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

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

    Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.