RAT 2543 Radiologic Sciences III
Fundamental principles of molecular and cellular effects of x-ray interaction, along with a comprehensive study of health physics and radiation protection to include quality management and quality assurance testing of the radiographic system.
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Radiologic Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: RAT 2442 AND Restricted to Majors
Outcomes
- Describe the effects of irradiation of macromolecules, along with the radiolysis of water and the principle of target theory.
- Describe the laws, physical, and biological factors that affect radiation response.
- Describe acute radiation syndromes, local tissue damage, cytogenetic effects, late effects of radiation exposure.
- Explain health physics, the principles of radiation protection, and design principles as they pertain to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts.
- Identify and discuss the need for quality management in diagnostic imaging.
- Identify and discuss the various quality management tools and procedures of radiographic imaging systems.
Credit Hours: 2
Classroom Hours: 2