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Jul 08, 2025
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RAD 1903 - Radiation Protection & Biology 3 Credits
This course gives a comprehensive overview of the principles by which ionizing radiation interacts with living tissue. We will discuss DNA damage and repair, tissue radiosensitivity, radiation effects, risk estimation, and ways a radiologic technologist should utilize radiation protection for both the patient and themselves. Additionally, the course will emphasize the dose limits set by the National Council on Radiation Protection, and how to interpret personnel dose reports and manage personal radiation dosimetry effectively.
Prerequisite: RAD 1303 Introduction To Radiography , RAD 1404 Radiographic Procedures I , RAD 1502 Clinical Education I
Corequisite: RAD 1512 Clinical Education II , RAD 1704 Radiographic Procedures II , RAD 2303 Radiation Physics
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze basic principles of radiation protection and safety for patients and personnel. (PLO 5)
2. Compare and contrast the various x-ray interactions with matter. (PLO 10)
3. Classify radiation quantities and units. (PLO 10)
4. Evaluate cell biology and how it relates to the effects of radiation in the human body as radiation doses increase or different types of radiation exposure are
used. (PLO 5 )
5. Examine the importance of dose limits for occupationally exposed individuals and the general
public. (PLO 5)
6. Determine appropriate radiation protection practices used in selected patient situations. (PLO 5)
7. Compare and contrast how radiation weighting factors and tissue weighting factors affect equivalent and effective dose. (PLO 5)
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