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 1803 Radiographic Procedures III, RAD 2002 Clinical Education III

Corequisite: RAD 2504 Radiographic Procedures IV, RAD 2603 Clinical Education IV

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)