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Apr 18, 2024
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RAD 1813 - Radiographic Exposure 3 Credits
This course is designed to give students a sound basis for formulating exposure techniques needed to obtain the most accurate radiographs for patient diagnosis. Factors affecting radiographic quality, including density, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion will be discussed as well as automatic exposure controls, technique charts, image receptors, beam restricting devices, and grids.
Prerequisite: RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography, RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I, RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I
Corequisite: RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology, RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II, RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II, RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze the factors that affect image quality. (PLO 4, 8)
2. Apply critical thinking skills necessary to calculate safe imaging techniques. (PLO 3, 4)
3. Apply mathematical formulas to solve problems. (PLO 3, 4)
4. Identify the factors that contribute to scatter radiation. (PLO 4, 8)
5. Explain the types of beam restricting devices. (PLO 4, 8)
6. Produce radiographic images demonstrating overexposure, underexposure, distortion, and quality spatial resolution in the laboratory setting. (PLO 7, 8)
7. Discuss techniques in the resolution of overexposure, underexposure, distortion, and quality spatial resolution in the laboratory setting. (PLO 7, 8)
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