RAD 141 - Radiation Safety

CIS Course ID: S24950
Class Hours 2
Lab Hours 0
Credit Hours 2
Minimum State Prerequisites: None
Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD-112, RAD-121, and RAD-161
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: 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.

College Transfer: N/A