Study Guide

Objectives

The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with X-ray equipment and its operation and to identify the factors involved in the formation of an X-ray image.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the basic concepts, structure and operation principles of radiological equipment
• knows the principles of imaging
• knows the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays and how they can be affected in x-ray examinations
• knows the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and comply with them
• knows the principles of image archiving and the function of patient record systems and are committed to comply with privacy protection
• can use digital imaging equipment safely

Content

• function and operation of radiological equipment
• factors affecting the quality of x-rays and factors affecting the dose of radiation
• basic training in lab class

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• can name the basics of imaging and the formation of x-rays
• can describe the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-ray examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• can explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• can explain the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays examinations
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• know and can reasonably explain the basics of imaging as well as the factors affecting the formation and quality of x-rays
• know and can justify how the formation and the quality of the x-ray as well as the dose of radiation can be affected in x-ray examinations
• know the principles of safe operation of radiation in x-rays and can apply them to practice
• can use digital imaging equipment safely in the lab class