10526194Imaging Equipment Operation
Course Information
Description
Introduces radiography students to the principles and application of x-ray technology. Students analyze how x-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze the purpose and function of automatic exposure control (AEC)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    analysis describes the functions of the AEC
    analysis relates the uses of AEC for radiation protection, image quality, positioning, beam restriction, and other aspects of radiography
    analysis describes the location and function of AEC components
    analysis explains the set-up procedures for AEC
    analysis details the radiographer's responsibilities when using AEC to ensure patient safety and image quality
    analysis describes the potential benefits of using AEC
    analysis describes common malfunctions and their corrective measures

  2. Summarize the purpose and function of x-ray circuitry
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    summary describes the function of x-ray circuitry
    summary identifies the key features and components of x-ray circuitry
    summary specifies the relationship between circuitry components
    summary relates the function of components to producing x-rays
    summary specifies appropriate safety procedures
    summary describes common malfunctions and their corrective measures

  3. Analyze the purpose and function of diagnostic x-ray tubes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    analysis clarifies the purpose and function of diagnostic x-ray tubes
    analysis identifies the safety hazards posed by diagnostic x-ray tubes
    analysis specifies appropriate safety procedures
    analysis includes a description of the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes
    analysis describes common malfunctions and their corrective measures

  4. Identify the components of image intensification fluoroscopy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you summarize the process of image intensified fluoroscopy
    you clarify the purpose and function of image intensified fluoroscopy
    you compare the purpose and function of the components of image intensified fluoroscopy
    you specify appropriate safety procedures
    you describe common malfunctions and their corrective measures
    you describe the components of digital fluoroscopy
    you compare digital and analog fluoroscopy

  5. Interpret the electromagnetic spectrum
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    interpretation describes the electromagnetic spectrum
    interpretation explains how the electromagnetic spectrum applies to radiography
    interpretation predicts how aspects of the electromagnetic spectrum impact radiographic images

  6. Analyze the relationship of wavelength, frequency, and energy of an x-ray photon
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    analysis describes the important features or attributes of wavelength
    analysis compares the similarities and differences of wavelength, frequency, and energy of an x-ray photon
    analysis explains the impact of wavelength, frequency, and energy of an x-ray photon on a finished radiograph
    analysis includes the wave-particle duality of x-rays

  7. Outline the conditions necessary to produce x-radiation
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you depict all of the items in the process of producing x-rays
    you show the relationship of one step to another in the production of x-rays
    you show a clear understanding of how x-rays are produced
    you describe how electrons are accelerated and decelerated
    you detail the criteria necessary to create x-rays

  8. Compare the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic x-ray production
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    comparison explains Bremsstrahlung x-ray production
    comparison explains characteristic x-ray production
    comparison describes how target materials effect the quality of each x-ray produced

  9. Interpret the x-ray emission spectrum diagram
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    interpretation includes the x-ray emission spectrum
    interpretation includes an appropriate level of detail
    interpretation includes a features and factors that impact the size and shape of the graph
    interpretation includes the parts of the x-ray emission spectrum

  10. Describe quality control tests for radiographic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you follow established testing guidelines
    you record test results
    you select correct testing tools

  11. Analyze quality control test results for radiographic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you interpret test results
    you compare test results to established criteria
    you identify corrective measures

  12. Identify common radiographic manifestations of equipment malfunctions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you determine if exposure occurred
    you follow established troubleshooting process
    you identify where in the imaging chain the problem occurred
    you determine the cause of the malfunction
    you identify the solution
    you determine who should make repairs or adjustments according to established procedures
    you make required repair and adjustment according to established procedures
    you verify that problem has been solved