RTE 1458
RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURES II (5) (A.A.S/A.S.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: RTE 1418. Five hours per week. This is a continuation of RTE 1418 with further investigation of image formation using fluoroscopy, mobile radiography, tomography and advanced computerized imaging modalities. This course also includes a detailed quality assurance segment where the student will perform quality control testing on radiographic equipment and present the information during an in-class group presentation. In addition, an in-class presentation of a journal article on an imaging modality will be required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain the theory of image production for the following advanced imaging modalities: fluoroscopy; conventional tomography; CT; Digital Imaging and MRI.
2. Explain the various methods that can be used to view and record the fluoroscopic image.
3. Explain the operation of equipment that is necessary to perform fluoroscopy.
4. Explain the operation and function of the image intensifier
5. Discuss common uses of fluoroscopy.
6. Describe radiation protection techniques that should be used during fluoroscopy
7. Explain the theory of conventional tomographic image formation.
8. Explain or demonstrate the operation of equipment that is necessary to perform conventional tomography.
9. Explain how to determine the fulcrum level setting for various tomographic procedures.
10. Discuss common uses of conventional tomography.
11. Explain the operation of mobile imaging equipment.
12. Discuss how to properly manipulate mobile imaging equipment in sterile areas.
13. Describe radiation safety techniques that should be followed when using mobile imaging equipment.
14. Discuss various applications of a computer
15. Describe how computers are utilized in a radiology department
16. Describe the various components of a computer.
17. Differentiate between analog and digital data.
18. Explain how computers are used in the formation of digital images.
19. Explain the process of digital image formation.
20. Differentiate between computed radiography and direct capture radiography
21. Describe the process of “windowing.”
22. Discuss methods that can be used to modify a digital image
23. Interpret data to determine if a digital image was obtained using appropriate radiographic technique.
24. Discuss factors the influence the quality of digital image
25. Interpret exposure indices to determine if appropriate technique was used to produce the image.
26. Analyze image histograms to determine radiographic quality of the image.
27. Explain methods that can be used to view/store a digital radiographic image.
RTE 1458 - RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURES II (5)(A.S.)
Spring Semester
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (con’t)
28. Discuss the purpose of the PACS system in digital radiography.
29. Discuss the various uses of digital radiography in the clinical setting
30. Explain how a digital fluoroscopic image is produced.
31. Describe various applications of digital fluoroscopy.
32. Compare and contrast conventional and digital fluoroscopy.
33. Explain various applications of digital fluoroscopy
34. Explain the operation of equipment that is necessary for computed tomography.
35. Differentiate between the various generations of CT scanners.
36. Describe the function of the components of a CT scanner
37. Provide a theoretical explanation of the development of a computed tomographic image
38. Discuss how CT numbers are related to attenuation.
39. Differentiate between slice-by-slice and volumetric data CT acquisition methods.
40. Compare and contrast conventional and computed tomography.
41. Describe various applications of computed tomography
42. Explain the operation of equipment that is necessary for MRI
43. Provide a theoretical explanation of the development of a magnetic resonance image.
44. Describe various applications of MRI
45. Discuss safety issues associated with MRI
46. Demonstrate how the equipment used in a quality assurance program function.
47. List the importance of quality assurance in the medical field of radiology.
48. Describe the purpose and importance of a Quality Assurance program in a radiology department.
49. Describe the various theories that form the foundation for quality assurance in the radiology department.
50. Discuss the various quality control tests that can be utilized in a radiology department.
51. Successfully perform and interpret various quality assurance tests.
Date of last revision: 1/07; 7/10
Date of last review 7/10 by: Patrick Patterson