CVT 215 - Radiation Physics and Protection

Description
This course acquaints students with the basic concepts of X-ray physics and radiation safety. Included are determination of dosages and units of measure used, physical interaction of radiation with matter at the molecular, cellular, system, and genetic level. A study of the physical principles underlying generation of diagnostic radiation including operation of X-ray equipment, X-ray production, X-ray attenuation, and digital imaging processes. Throughout this course there is an emphasis on radiation protection of occupational workers and patients.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admissions into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: New Program
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $157.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Cardiovascular Technology, A.A.A.S., Cardiovascular Technology, Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify the consequences of ionizing radiation in human cells
State and discuss the ALARA principle
Discuss the concept of effective radiation protection
Differentiate between Coherent Scatter, Photoelectric effect, and Compton scatter
Describe the general design and function of Fluoroscopic equipment
Explain the reasons for personnel monitoring
Compare and contrast the interactions between incident electrons and the x-ray tube target with the production of x-ray rays by Bremsstrahlung or characteristic interaction.
Synthesize the factors that control and effect the x-ray beam as it is emitted from the x-ray tube.
Describe the general design of the x-ray tube and discuss the function of the anode and cathode.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Ionizing Radiation

Week 2: Atomic Structure/ Math Review

Week 3: The X-Ray Imaging System

Week 4: The X-Ray Tube

Week 5: X-Ray production

Week 6: X-Ray interaction with Matter

Week 7: Digital Radiography

Week 8: Spring Break

Week 9: Digital Fluoroscopy

Week 10: Viewing the Digital Image/Artifacts/ QC

Week 11: Radiation Quatities and Units/ ALARA

Week 12: Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

Week 13: Early and Late Reactions to Ionizing Radiation

Week 14: Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose during procedures

Week 15: Equipment Design for Radiation Protection

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:

Lecture: 20-30%
Audio-Visual Content: 20-30%
Group Work & Individual Assignments: 15-25%
Discussion/Participation: 10-15%

Mandatory Course Components:
NA
Equivalent Courses:
NA

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test: NA
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
NA

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 105196
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment:
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Allied Health
Discipline: CVT
First Term Valid: Fall 2023 (8/1/2023)
1st Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Name of Course Author:
Gwen Faber

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Other (list below), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
1) Bachelor’s degree 2) Hold a cardiovascular credential from at least one of the concentrations identified in these Standards; 3) Have at least two years’ experience in cardiovascular health care;

Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028