Introduction to Radiology
SELF STUDY COURSE
2.5 RACE-approved Medical Non-Interactive CE hours
Course Description
Tuition: drip.vet $87.50, VIN member -- click --
Presented by Brian Poteet, MS, DVM, DACVR, DABSNM
This course will cover the discovery and history of the first radiographs, basic radiology concepts, radiology safety and physics as well as evaluation of different x-ray systems used in veterinary medicine.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- discuss the discovery and history of the first radiographs.
- identify sources of radiation exposure and how protection gear and protocols can protect those working with imaging equipment.
- understand radiation physics in relation to x-ray machine basics.
- identify multiple x-ray system types and evaluate their plus and minuses.
Curriculum
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Module 1 - Introduction to Radiology
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Module 2 - Radiation Safety
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Module 3 - Radiation Physics
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- drip 3.1 - Radiation Physics (13:57)
- drip 3.2 - Poll Question #5
- drip 3.3 - Scatter Radiation (3:09)
- drip 3.4 - Poll Question #6
- drip 3.5 - Radiation Grid (3:09)
- drip 3.6 - Digital Radiograph (5:03)
- drip 3.7 - Digital Technique (5:12)
- drip 3.8 - Types of Digital (7:32)
- drip 3.9 - Computed Radiology (6:28)
Module 4 - Evaluation of X-Ray Systems
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Post-Course Assessment Introduction to Radiology
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