QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL IMAGING

Catalog description

Overview of radiographic technique, x-ray concepts, machinery, grids, digital and computed radiography, film screen combinations, and technical imaging parameters. Quality Assurance provides a working knowledge of radiographic quality control, as it relates to an overall quality assurance program. Test instruments, measurement, and evaluation of quality control criteria will be discussed. Film analysis relating to the quality control program includes evaluation of film density, contrast, collimation, positioning, artifacts, structures shown, and film identification. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Associate of Science in Radiography program and/or permission of the instructor.