RADS1175 — Radiation Protection
Academic Division: Radiological Sciences 1 Credit(s) This course is designed to provide an overview of radiation protection methods used in the healthcare system. This course introduces ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) philosophies related to radiation exposure to patients, the general public, occupational exposure and monitoring and associated dose limits. 1 Lecture Hour(s); Required Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, and practice quizzes, graded quiz/test week 2-3, comprehensive final Week 8 Identify the requirements and purpose of equipment design for radiation protection and management of patient exposure Discussion, completed assignments and worksheets, graded quiz/test week 4-5, comprehensive final Week 8 Discuss prime exposure factors and x-ray photon interactions with matter Discussion, completed assignments, worksheets, and educational software assignments, graded quiz/test Week 5-6, comprehensive final Week 8 Explain and utilize concepts of radiation protection measures to reduce exposure to self, patients and general public. Discussion, worksheets, graded quiz/test Week 6-7, comprehensive final Week 8 Use effective oral, written and nonverbal communications skills throughout the course Various discussions, testing and assignments Weeks 1-8 Standard Grading Scale Undergraduate
Prerequisites: RADS1170