Description
Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program Prerequisite: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 150; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 152; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 154, and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 158.
Corequisites: HLT 171, HLT 172, HLT 174
This course is designed to expand on the basic principles of radiologic technology explored in HLT 150 Introduction to radiologic technology. The freshman/ spring radiologic technology student will increase their knowledge on producing quality images through knowledge of the digital image and digital imaging equipment. Major topics include pre-processing and post-processing the digital image, understanding how the image is created digitally, as well as how it is displayed and stored. This course will also include topics of Digital Fluoroscopy, Automatic Exposure Control, Exposure Indicators and Radiation protection safety measures in regard to digital imaging. This course concludes the knowledge necessary for Equipment and Safe