RADIOGRAPHIC DENSITY

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Definition

Define radiographic density.

Acceptable range

Identify the acceptable range of radiographic density.

Factors

Describe the impact of density on image visibility.

Analyze the relationships of factors affecting radiographic density.

Utilize density formulas to solve radiographic density problems.

Analyze the production of unwanted density (fog).

Perform density experiments.

RADIOGRAPHIC CONTRAST

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Definition

Define radiographic contrast.

Components

Differentiate between subject and film contrast.

Factors

Describe the scale of contrast inclusive of its effect on radiographic contrast.

Analyze the relationships of factors affecting radiographic contrast.

Utilize formulas, graphs, and charts of factors affecting radiographic contrast to solve contrast problems.

Perform contrast experiments.

RECORDED DETAIL

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Definitions

Define recorded detail and visibility of detail.

Differentiate between sharpness (umbra) and blurriness (penumbra).

Components

Analyze the relationships of factors affecting recorded detail and visibility of detail.

Factors

Utilize formulas and charts of factors affecting recorded detail to solve recorded detail problems.

Perform recorded detail experiments.

DISTORTION

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Definition

Define distortion.

Types

Differentiate between shape and size distortion.

Factors

Analyze the relationships of factors affecting distortion.

Utilize distortion formulas to solve distortion problems.

Perform distortion experiments.

EXPOSURE LATITUDE

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Definition

Define exposure latitude.

Factors

Analyze the relationships of factors affecting exposure latitude.

Perform exposure latitude experiments.

FILM HOLDERS AND INTENSIFYING SCREENS

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Film holders and film

Discuss various film holders in terms of purpose, construction, application, patient dosage, loading/unloading, and maintenance.

Intensifying screens

Explain the construction and purpose of intensifying screens.

Describe the operating principles and function of intensifying screens.

Explain the classifications of intensifying screens and the applications of each.

Discuss the maintenance of intensifying screens in terms of handling, cleaning, testing, and evaluation.

PROCESSING AREA CONSIDERATIONS

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Location, construction, and function

Discuss the pertinent aspects of a processing area in terms of location, construction, and function.

Lighting

Explain safe light illumination in terms of definition, filters, bulb size/color, and testing.

Describe daylight processing.

Environment

Discuss the processing area environment in terms of ventilation, temperature control, and light proofing.

Equipment

Given a list of the equipment/ furnishings of a processing area, discuss the location, purpose, and operation of each.

CHEMICALS

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Developer solution

Describe the action of each component in the developer solution.

Fixer solution

Describe the action of each component in the fixer solution.

HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FILM

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Processing considerations

Analyze the effects of processing factors on film such as temperature, humidity, light, radiation, and handling.

Storage considerations

Discuss the effects of temperature, humidity, light, radiation, gases/fumes, handling, pressure, and expiration date on the storage of radiographic film.

CHARACTERISTICS OF FILMS UTILIZED IN RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES

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Composition

Given cross-sectional diagrams of radiographic film, label the components.

Describe the structure and function of each component of radiographic film.

Types

Define properties of radiographic film and analyze the influence of each on the resultant image.

Latent images

Define latent image formation.

Explain how sensitization specks contribute to latent image formation.

Characteristic curves

Define characteristic curve and explain its purpose.

Given density values, graph characteristic curves for radiographic film.

Interpret characteristic curves for radiographic film.

Evaluate the utility of various films for specific procedures.

AUTOMATIC PROCESSOR

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Purpose and components

Discuss the purpose of automatic processors.

Label the components of cross-sectional diagrams of automatic processors.

Explain the function of each component of automatic processors.

Describe the operating systems of the automatic processor and the functions of each.

Given various types and sizes of film, demonstrate how each is fed into the processor.

Processing cycle

Explain the components of the processing cycle, providing the specific action and duration of time for each component.

Maintenance

Discuss daily and periodic aspects of processor maintenance and cleaning.

ARTIFACTS

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Definition

Define artifact.

Types

Describe types of radiographic artifacts in terms of cause and effect and methods of prevention.

Given radiographs containing artifacts, identify the type, cause, and methods of prevention for each.

SILVER RECOVERY

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Definition

Define silver recovery.

Rationale

Explain the rationale for silver recovery.

Methods

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of reclamation methods and processes.

Security

Discuss silver recovery security as it relates to control, theft, and misappropriation.

PROCESSING QUALITY ASSURANCE CONCEPTS

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Definition

Define processor sensitometry.

Rationale

Discuss the rationale for processor sensitometry.

Procedures and equipment

Describe the steps used to perform accurate processor sensitometry.

Discuss daily and periodic aspects of processor maintenance and cleaning.

Evaluation and interpretation

Evaluate film for processing quality.

Interpret flaws in radiographs and the corrective measures needed.

STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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Hazards and regulations

Describe procedures for the handling of hazardous chemicals.

Explain OSHA regulations for handling hazardous chemicals.

Explain Georgia regulations for handling hazardous chemicals.