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Jul 15, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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RAD 155 - Radiographic Technique II
Description: Principles and operation of digital imaging systems with an emphasis on image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval. Includes development of technique charts, quality assurance, and maintenance.
Prerequisites: RAD 100 , RAD 111 , RAD 111L , RAD 125 , RAD 170 , and RAD 175 .
Corequisite: RAD 135 , RAD 141 , RAD 141L , and RAD 160A .
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Exposure factor formulation
- Technique charts
- Quality management
- Image informatics and archiving
- Downtime procedures
Learning Outcomes:
- Relate the exposure receptor indicator values to technical factors, system calibration, part/beam/plate alignment, and patient exposure. (1)
- Create fixed kVp technique charts. (2)
- Explain quality management techniques and programs. (3)
- Recognize the mechanisms for transfer, storage, and remote assessment of medical images. (4)
- List common downtime procedures for radiologic technologists. (5)
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