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Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

Radiology Program
GeneralMSLOsCourse Requisites

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

  1. (Comprehension Level) Describe the basic principles of digital radiography, including digital image characteristics and digital receptors. (CSLO 2)

  2. (Analysis Level) Compare detector properties and evaluative criteria and dynamic range versus latitude. (CSLO 4)

  3. (Analysis Level) Outline the process of image acquisition, including common image acquisition errors. (CSLO 2)

  4. (Analysis Level) Associate the impact of various image processing parameters to the image appearance. (CSLO 2)

  5. (Comprehension Level) Summarize the fundamental principles of exposure. (CSLO 2)

  6. (Comprehension Level) Explain the basic concepts of image evaluation. (CSLO 2)

  7. (Comprehension Level) Give examples of the basic practice of quality management and the need of maintenance as related to digital image acquisition. (CSLO 2)

  8. (Knowledge Level) Define the various types of image display, including monitors, film, Picture Archive Communication System (PACS), and teleradiology. (CSLO 2)

  9. (Comprehension Level) Describe the elements of a radiographic image. (CSLO 2)

  10. (Comprehension Level) Explain effective image analysis to include standards, appearance, procedural factors, positioning, centering, radiation protection, and corrective actions. (CSLO 2, 3, 4)