RADR-1213 Principles of Radiographic Imaging I

Outcomes

1. Apply the basic principles of radiographic image acquisition to image quality.
2. Define, recognize, and evaluate qualities of the radiographic image; and analyze the effects of exposure variables upon each image quality.
3. To provide the student with basic factors of density and contrast. (Faculty Defined)
4. To demonstrate techniques necessary to produce good diagnostic radiographs. (Faculty Defined)
5. To introduce the x-ray tube and its functions. (Faculty Defined)
6. To discuss principles of x-ray generation. (Faculty Defined)
7. To compare film compositions and speeds and to include the basic process of the formation of the latent image. (Faculty Defined)
8. To introduce the basic radiographic factors. (Faculty Defined)
9. Differentiate between cassette-based systems and cassette-less systems, direct and indirect image capture in digital radiography. (Faculty Defined)
10. Formulate radiographic techniques and exposure differences for various digital and film screen imaging systems and compare the relationship to patient dose. (Faculty Defined)
11. Demonstrate the formulations of radiographic exposure factors, and make appropriate changes. (Faculty Defined)
12. Explain what a PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is and how it is used. (Faculty Defined)
13. Describe the data flow for a digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) image from an imaging modality to a PACS. (Faculty Defined)
14. Analyze images for optimum quality and list those factors, which affect that quality. (Faculty Defined)
15. Discuss how each prime factor will affect the radiographic. (Faculty Defined)
16. List and discuss the different types of x-ray equipment. (Faculty Defined)
17. Describe the parts and function of the X-ray tube. (Faculty Defined)
18. Describe how x-ray are produced. (Faculty Defined)