RTA125 Introduction to Radiologic Physics

This introductory course focuses on the basic elements of physics and the characteristics of radiation and operation of x-ray equipment. Topics include: units of measurement, atomic structure, mechanics, matter, magnetism and electricity, electromagnetism, generators, motors, transformers, and the x-ray circuit.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

HES130 Introduction to Patient Care Minimum Grade of: C and RTA110 Radiologic Procedures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA111 Radiologic Exposures I Minimum Grade of: C and RTA191 Clinical Practicum I Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

RTA120 Radiologic Procedures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA121 Radiologic Exposures II Minimum Grade of: C and RTA192 Clinical Practicum II Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

• Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science