Radiation Protection
Overview
Subject area
XRA
Catalog Number
122
Course Title
Radiation Protection
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the proper techniques to ensure maximum safety of patients, personnel, and equipment. Current and historical issues related to radiation protection will be discussed. Topics highlighted during the course include: Types and sources of radiation, interaction of x-ray with matter, radiation quantities and units, radiation monitoring, dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation, equipment design for radiation protection, management of patient radiation dose, management of personnel radiation dose and radioisotopes and radiation protection.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011291