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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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