RADT 141: Radiation Biology & Protection

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Class Program

Radiologic Technology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089347

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

An overview of principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems, radiation effects on living systems and factors affecting biologic response; responsibilities of the radiographer regarding principles of radiation protection for the radiographer, patient and public; radiation health and safety recommendations and requirements of federal and state agencies.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

RADT 111 and RADT 121

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify major natural and man-made radiation origins.

Discuss the methods of radiation monitoring, detection, and measurement.

Describe the effects of radiation on cells, biomolecules, and the whole body.

Identify federal and state regulatory agencies and regulations and recommendations for radiation exposure.

Understand the radiographer’s radiation protection responsibility as it pertains to patients, personnel, and the public.

Core Topics

Introduction to radiation protection; basic interactions of x-radiation with living systems; radiation quantities and units; dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation; radiation biology; protection of the patient and occupationally exposed personnel during diagnostic radiologic procedures; personnel monitoring, federal and state agencies involved with radiation exposure.