RAD 14 Imaging Processing

Units: 1
Prerequisites: RAD 13 Principles of Radiographic Technique, with a grade of “C” or better.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with: the principles associated with processing room design and function; film storage and handling, manual, automatic and digital processing chemicals and techniques; automatic processor systems and functions; latent image formation; identification and causes of film artifacts, and silver recovery/fixer recycling systems. To stay abreast of the transitions and current developments in the field of Medical Imaging, the course will progressively emphasize digital image processing and deemphasize film processing. Also included are quality control and repeat analysis. (CSU)