2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

RAD 120 - Radiographic Technique I


Description: Fundamentals of image production, processing, film imaging with related accessories and image analysis based on technical imaging standards.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Technology program. Reading Proficiency

Corequisite: RAD 100  and RAD 110  and RAD 170 .

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Exposure factors
  2. Density
  3. Contrast
  4. Recorded detail/spatial resolution
  5. Distortion
  6. Beam limiting devices
  7. Beam filtration
  8. Scattered and secondary radiation
  9. Grids
  10. Exposure factor formulation
  11. Darkroom environment
  12. Radiographic film
  13. Image receptors
  14. Film processing
  15. Processor quality control

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify the exposure factors required for image production. (1)
  2. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic quality. (2)
  3. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect radiographic contrast. (3)
  4. Analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect recorded detail. (4)
  5. Differentiate between size and shape distortion. (5)
  6. Describe the operation and application of beam-limiting devices and the rationale for their use. (6)
  7. Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality, half value layer, and resultant patient exposure. (7)
  8. Summarize factors affecting scattered and secondary radiation and their effects on image quality. (8)
  9. Discuss remnant beam control including a comparison of grid, grid efficiency, grid ratio and frequency, grid errors, grid artifacts and grid selection. (9)
  10. Compare fixed kilovolt peak (kVp) and variable kVp systems. (10)
  11. Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts and exposure factors used in selecting techniques. (10)
  12. Apply conversion factors for changes in: distance, grid, image receptors, milliampere-second (mAs) reciprocity and 15 percent rule. (10)
  13. Discuss the effects of film storage on image quality including safe light illumination. (11)
  14. Describe the function of radiographic film components including latent image formation and characteristic curves. (12)
  15. Describe the function and characteristics of various image receptors. (13)
  16. Analyze the effects of processing on image quality. (2,3,14)
  17. List the steps and components of automatic film processing including artifacts and silver recovery. (14)
  18. Discuss the purpose of a daily quality control program for processors. (15)