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Continues discussing the concepts of basic physics and the fundamentals of X-ray generating equipment. Topics include: X-ray tubes, X-ray circuits, production and characteristics of radiation, radiographic equipment, and fluoroscopy and radiographic equipment.
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X-Ray Tubes |
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3 |
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X-Ray Circuits |
D. Lab |
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Production and Characteristics of Radiation |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Radiographic Equipment |
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3 |
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Fluoroscopy and Radiographic Equipment |
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Prerequisite: |
PHY 190 or RAD 111 |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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X-RAY TUBES |
6 |
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Anodes and cathodes |
Describe the characteristics of a rotating anode in terms of construction and function. |
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Describe the characteristics of a cathode in terms of construction and function. |
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Tube housing |
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Cables |
Describe the construction
and function of X-ray tube cables. |
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X-ray tube
construction |
Given an X-ray
tube rating chart, determine the maximum time allowable exposure factor for
various radiographic procedures. |
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Given simulated exposure factors, use an anode cooling chart to
determine the anode cooling rate. |
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Given simulated
exposures and a housing cooling chart, determine the heat units accumulated (latent
heat) and the cooling characteristics of the X-ray tube housing. |
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X-RAY CIRCUITS |
6 |
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Primary circuit |
Describe X-ray
primary circuit components and explain the function of each. |
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Secondary circuit |
Describe X-ray
secondary circuit components in terms of arrangement and function. |
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Filament circuit |
Describe X-ray
filament circuit components in terms of arrangement and function. |
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Given a simple diagram
of a complete X-ray circuit with missing components, complete the circuit and
label the components. |
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PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIATION |
8 |
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Principles |
State the
principles of X-ray production. |
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Compare the
production of Bremstrahlung
(braking rays) with the production of characteristic X-rays. |
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Describe the
conditions necessary to produce X-rays. |
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Photon interaction
and disintegration |
Discuss various photon
interactions in terms of interaction description, relation to atomic number,
and applications. |
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Define photon
disintegration. |
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Beam penetration,
absorption, and scatter |
Discuss the relationships
of wavelength and frequency in terms of beam penetration, absorption, and
scatter. |
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Units of measure |
Define the units of measure used to quantify radiation. |
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List examples of the
radiological applications of radiation units of measure. |
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FLUOROSCOPY AND RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT |
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Explain the
operation of various types of permanent installation radiographic equipment. |
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Mobile units |
Discuss mobile
unit purposes, components, types, and applications. |
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Explain the operation
of various types of mobile unit radiographic equipment. |
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Image intensified
fluoroscopy |
Define image
intensified fluoroscopy. |
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Components |
Diagram the
components of an image intensifier. |
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Function |
Explain the function
of an image intensifier. |
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Suggested Resources |
Bushong, S. C. (1988).
Radiologic science for technologists
(4th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
Curry, T. S., et al.
(1990). Christensen's physics of
diagnostic radiology (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.
DeAngelis, R. V.,
& Edgar, M. (Year). Radiography
workbook two. Marlboro, NJ: Health & Allied.
Selman, J. (1985). The fundamentals of x-ray and radium physics
(7th ed.). Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas.
Sprawls, P. (1990). Radiographic principles. Rockville, MD:
Aspen.