RAD 141 - Radiation Safety

Class Hours 2
Lab Hours 0
Credit Hours 2
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: None
Local Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161
Local Corequisites: RAD 122 and RAD 171

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.

College Transfer: N/A