RAD 141 - Radiation Safety

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: RAD 112, RAD 121, and RAD 161
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Radiography program
Local Corequisite: None

This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology.