XRA 122 — Radiation Protection
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the proper techniques to ensure maximum safety of patients, personnel, and equipment. Current and historical issues related to radiation protection will be discussed. Topics highlighted during the course include: Types and sources of radiation, interaction of x-ray with matter, radiation quantities and units, radiation monitoring, dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation, equipment design for radiation protection, management of patient radiation dose, management of personnel radiation dose and radioisotopes and radiation protection.