Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain quality control and quality assurance procedures for fluoroscopy equipment and accessories, including recognizing malfunctions and reporting responsibilities.
• Describe principles of patient radiation safety, including ALARA, shielding, beam restriction, filtration, equipment features, and pediatric dose reduction strategies.
• Describe the elements, operation, and components of fluoroscopy systems, including image intensifiers, flat panel detectors, viewing, and recording systems.
• Describe methods to minimize personnel radiation exposure, including protective devices, monitoring procedures, regulatory requirements, and NCRP recommendations.
• Explain the physics of radiation relevant to fluoroscopic procedures, including x-ray production and photon interactions with matter.
• The student will be able to analyze how radiation will causes deterministic effects.