RADT 127 Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging Equipment
This course introduces the principles and operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment and digital imaging systems used in diagnostic radiology. Topics include foundational radiographic physics concepts, such as atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, x-ray production, and x-ray interactions. Students study the design, function, and operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, including stationary and mobile imaging systems, fluoroscopy units, and image intensification devices. The digital imaging component focuses on the principles, components, operation, and integration of digital imaging systems, including picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), data management, image processing, quality assurance and quality control practices in diagnostic imaging. Laboratory activities provide structured hands-on practice with imaging equipment and simulated imaging procedures to reinforce theoretical concepts.
Hours Weekly
3 hours theory, 4 hours lab weekly
A graduate should be able to
- Explain foundational radiographic physics concepts, including atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, x-ray production, and x-ray interactions.
- Describe the design, function, and operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment, including stationary and mobile imaging systems and fluoroscopy units.
- Analyze the function and operation of image intensification devices and flat-panel digital detectors used in radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems.
- Evaluate the selection and use of exposure techniques, including the role of exposure indicators and technique charts in digital imaging systems.
- Differentiate between computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems, including detector types, image receptors, and image acquisition processes.
- Describe the processes of digital image acquisition, processing, display, and data management in diagnostic imaging systems.
- Examine the function and workflow of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in the storage, retrieval, transmission, and management of digital images and patient data.
- Apply principles of digital imaging quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) to maintain optimal image quality and support patient safety.
A graduate should be able to
- Explain foundational radiographic physics concepts, including atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, x-ray production, and x-ray interactions.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam 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.
- Describe the design, function, and operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment, including stationary and mobile imaging systems and fluoroscopy units.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam 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.
- Analyze the function and operation of image intensification devices and flat-panel digital detectors used in radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam 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.
- Evaluate the selection and use of exposure techniques, including the role of exposure indicators and technique charts in digital imaging systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Equipment Final Exam 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.
- Differentiate between computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems, including detector types, image receptors, and image acquisition processes.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam 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.
- Describe the processes of digital image acquisition, processing, display, and data management in diagnostic imaging systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam 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.
- Examine the function and workflow of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in the storage, retrieval, transmission, and management of digital images and patient data.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam Grading Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Apply principles of digital imaging quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) to maintain optimal image quality and support patient safety.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Digital Final Exam Grading Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.