RAD 228 — Digital Imaging
Provides an in-depth investigation of digital medical imaging including digital radiography systems, image acquisition, exposure principles, image processing and post-processing, image display and quality control, and picture archiving communication systems. The student will gain a comprehensive understanding of computer system components and function, digital imaging systems (including comparison with film/screen systems), radiation safety principles, cassette-based compared with cassetteless systems, exposure factor and processing selections, quality assurance and acceptance standards. Prerequisite: RAD 106 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: RAD 223 and RAD 224 .
Prerequisites: RAD 106