Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT244   19954-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT244 19954-20032 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Imaging Modalities and Radiation Protection
Various methods of imaging in radiography, including image intensification, recording media, and special techniques. Protection devices, operating equipment (including ancillary devices), and federal and state laws regarding radiation safety. Prerequisites: MRT145 and MRT151.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT244   19954-20032 Imaging Modalities and Radiation Protection
1. Describe the components of the imaging chain. (I, II)
2. Describe the different types of imaging systems. (I, II)
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging system. (I, II)
4. Explain the principles of advanced imaging systems. (I, II)
5. Describe the sources and types of radiation. (III)
6. Explain specific quantities and units of radiation. (IV)
7. Describe radiation protection devices and techniques. (V)
8. Describe patient radiation shielding. (VI)
9. State and explain the maximum permissible dose for radiation workers and the general public. (VII)
10. List and explain specific personnel exposure monitoring devices. (VIII)
11. Describe methods to reduce exposure to the pregnant patient and the technologist. (VIX)
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MRT244   19954-20032 Imaging Modalities and Radiation Protection
    I. The imaging chain - advantages and disadvantages
        A. Fluoroscopy
        B. Image intensification
        C. Monitors
        D. Spot-film cameras
        E. Cine radiography
        F. Brightness and minification gain
      II. Advanced imaging systems
          A. Tomography
          B. Computerized tomography (C.T.)
          C. Advantages and disadvantages
        III. Types and sources of radiation
            A. Sources of radiation
            B. Types of radiation
            C. Magnitude of medical radiation exposure
            D. Responsibility for radiation protection
            E. Patient dose
          IV. Quantities and units
              A. Quantities
              B. Units
              C. Application of units
            V. Radiation protection methodology
                A. Beam limitation devices
                B. Filtration
                C. Patient shielding devices
                D. Exposure factors
                E. Film - screen combinations
                F. Repeat radiographs
                G. N.C.R.P. standards
              VI. Shielding
                  A. Distance
                  B. Protective devices
                  C. Value in shielding
                  D. National Council on Radiation Protection (N.C.R.P.) standards
                VII. Maximum permissible dose
                    A. As Low As Reasonably Achievable (A.L.A.R.A.)
                    B. Medical exposure
                    C. Occupational exposure
                    D. National Council on Radiation Protection (N.C.R.P.) limits
                  VIII. Personnel exposure monitoring
                      A. Monitoring devices
                      B. Advantages/Disadvantages
                        VIX. Pregnant patient and technologist
                      A. Hazards to fetus
                      B. Ten-day rule
                      C. Elective booking
                      D. Maximum Permissible Dose (M.P.D.)
                      E. Restrictions
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