RTE 1308 - Radiation Protection and Safety

(2 Credit Hours)
(A.S.)

Three hours per week for 12 weeks. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography Program.

The course provides information which will enable the student to safely administer ionizing radiation in the diagnostic clinical setting. This course examines how radiation affects human cellular biology; federal regulations regarding exposure levels to patients and operators; and the proper utilization of protective devices to minimize exposure. (Summer C)

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