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. Students will complete a minimum of 15 skills lab radiographic procedures simulation competencies under direct supervision of a registered technologist.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

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

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. Review 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. Compare the construction of photostimulable phosphor imaging plates and flat panel detectors.
6. Demonstrate various types of digital image acquisition, processing, and archiving systems.
7. Explore latent image formation for CR and DR systems.
8. Evaluate the role of DICOM, RIS, HIS, PACS, and HL7 in medical imaging.
9. Differentiate between the types of technique charts and utilize exposure indicators to adjust exposure techniques.

Course Objectives

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

   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)

   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. Review various types of permanently installed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment in terms of purpose and applications.

   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)

   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 general design and functions of operating console, high-voltage generator, and x-ray tube.

   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)

   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.

4. Summarize the process of x-ray production, emission, and interaction.

   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)

   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.

5. Compare 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)

   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. Demonstrate 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)

   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.

7. Explore 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)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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)

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

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

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Imaging equipment final exam

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.