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Imaging Equipment Operation

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-526-194

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Course Description

10-526-194 IMAGING EQUIPMENT OPERATION ...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. (Prerequisite: Enrolled in Radiography program)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Analyze the purpose and function of automatic exposure control (AEC)
  2. Summarize the purpose and function of x-ray circuitry
  3. Analyze the purpose and function of diagnostic x-ray tubes
  4. Identify the components of image intensification fluoroscopy
  5. Interpret the electromagnetic spectrum
  6. Analyze the relationship of wavelength, frequency, and energy of an x-ray photon
  7. Outline the conditions necessary to produce x-radiation
  8. Compare the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic x-ray production
  9. Interpret the x-ray emission spectrum diagram
  10. Describe quality control tests for radiographic systems
  11. Analyze quality control test results for radiographic systems
  12. Identify common radiographic manifestations of equipment malfunctions

Class Details

Class Number:
83317
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Fall 2024
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
08/22/24 - 12/19/24 Th
12:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS117

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost