RAD 215 - Physics of X-ray
Description
This course is a study of the physical principles underlying generation of diagnostic radiation. Topics include electrical and physical concepts and their application to production and operation of x-ray circuits, transformers, rectifiers, and tubes; X-ray production and attenuation; and digital imaging acquisition.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology, A.A.A.S.
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Radiologic Technology, A.A.A.S.
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the operations of basic algebra and it’s utilization in mathematical formulas.
2. Perform mathematical calculations indigenous to radiographic technique and image production.
3. Identify the basic structure of the atom and understand electron shell dynamics, radioactivity, and the difference between particulate and photon radiation.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic electronics and it’s correlation to radiographic circuitry.
5. Understand and explain the components and electrical circuitry of the x-ray machine.
6. Describe the general design of the x-ray tube and discuss the function of the anode and cathode.
7. Compare and contrast the interactions between incident electrons and the x-ray tube target with the production of x-ray rays by Bremstrahlng or characteristic interaction.
8. Synthesize the factors that control a and effect the x-ray beam as it is emitted from the x-ray tube.
9. Compare and contrast the various dose controlled interactions between x-rays and matter.
10. Describe in detail the components and operation of a fluoroscopic imafe intensifier.
11. Describe the basic principles of tomographic x-ray imaging.
12. Compare and Contrast the principles, the design and the operation of CR and DR digital imaging.
Course Outline:
I. Radiologic Physics
A. Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science
B. The Structure of Matter
C. Electromagnetic Energy
D. Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism
II. X-Radiation
A. The X-Ray Imaging System
B. The X-Ray Tube
C. X-Ray Production
D. X-Ray Emission
E. X-Ray Interaction with Matter
III. The Radiographic Image
A. Radiographic Image Quality
B. Scatter Radiation
C. Screen-Film Radiography
D.Screen-Film Radiographic Technique
IV. The Digital Radiographic Image
A. Medical Imaging Computer Science
B. Computed Radiography
C. Digital Radiography
D. Digital Radiographic Technique
E. Viewing the Digital Image
V. Image Artifacts and Quality Control
A. Screen-Film Radiographic Artifacts
B. Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control
C. Digital Radiographic Artifacts
D. Digital Radiographic Quality Control
VI. Advanced X-Ray Imaging
A. Mammography
B. Mammography Quality Control
C. Fluoroscopy
D. Digital Fluoroscopy
E. Interventional Radiography
F. Computed Tomography
VII. Radiobiology
A. Human Biology
B. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology
C. Molecular Radiobiology
D. Cellular Radiobiology
E. Deterministic Effects of Radiation
F. Stochastic Effects of Radiation
VIII. Radiation Protection
A. Health Physics
B. Designing for Radiation Protection
C. Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose
D. Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose
E. Patient Radiation Dose Management
F. Occupational Radiation Dose Management
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 50%
Worksheets: 15%
Laboratory Exercises: 20%
Group Projects: 15%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
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: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 100570
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 32
General Room Request: RT lab
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Radiologic Technology
Discipline: RT
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Program Accreditation Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Certification/license requirement: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Professionally Qualified through work experience in field: Individual must have knowledge and certification in Diagnostic Radiology with a minimum of two years or 4000 hours in a hospital setting. Program Accreditation requirement: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Major Course Revisions: Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250226T16:55:40
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030
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