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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-28-05 |
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DMI103
2005 Fall – 2009 Spring |
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1.5 Credit(s) |
2.5 Period(s) |
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Radiographic
Processing |
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Comprehensive
instruction in darkroom chemistry, equipment, and techniques. Discussion of
the automatic, daylight, and laser processing procedure that renders physical
and chemical changes as a visible radiographic image. Prerequisites: Permission of program
director. |
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MCCCD
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DMI103 2005
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Radiographic Processing |
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Outline the design requirements for a well-planned
darkroom. (I) |
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Describe the characteristics and components of imaging
film. (II) |
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Compare film characteristics, including speed, latitude,
and characteristic curves. (II) |
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Explain the production of the latent image. (III) |
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List the processing solutions and explain the function of
each. (III) |
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Explain the functions and components of an automatic
processor system. (IV) |
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Explain dry processing for laser camera. (V) |
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Identify common processing and handling artifacts and
solutions. (VI) |
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Describe basic processor testing, cleaning, maintenance,
and safety. (VII) |
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Demonstrate safe use of x-ray lab equipment. (VIII) |
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Explain the computed radiography system. (IX) |
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Use the computed radiography system to produce images.
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DMI103 2005
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Radiographic Processing |
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I. Well-planned Darkroom A. Floor-plan B. Types C. Characteristics D. Ambient conditions E. Illumination II. Imaging Film A. Types of film 1. conventional
radiographic film 2. photothermographic
film 3. thermographic
film B. Film components 1. base 2. emulsion C. Film characteristics 1. speed 2. latitude 3. H and D curves D. Standard sizes E. Film holders F. Latent image formation 1. screen technology 2. laser technology III. Processing of Latent
Image A. Developer B. Fixer C. Wash D. Drying IV. Automatic Processors A. Transport and tanks B. Temperature and controls
C. Chemistry activity
control D. Dryer E. Replenishment F. Electrical V. Laser Dry Processing A. Photothermographic
B. Thermographic
VI. Common Problems and
Solutions A. Processing artifacts B. Handling artifacts C. Exposure artifacts VII. Basic processor
Maintenance and Safety A. Basic testing B. General care and
maintenance C. Processor safety VIII. Lab Equipment A. Tube Warm-up B. Equipment Competency
Check-off C. Lab Equipment Safety IX. Basic Functions of the
Computed Radiography System A. Register the Patient B. Produce the Image C. Erase Computed
Radiography Cassettes D. Process Computed
Radiography Image E. Send Image to Picture
Archiving and Communication System |
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