Intro to X-Ray #OL-IX1018
Technical Prospects Intro to X-Ray course online will give you a comprehensive overview of the world of medical imaging. The primary focus of this course will be the application of medical radiography.
Start Date: Monday, Oct 1 2018
End Date: Friday, Oct 26 2018
Technical Prospects’ Intro to X-Ray online course is a modular based, self-paced course that should be able to be completed within a month’s timeframe.
Course Description:
This knowledge-based online course is designed to prepare someone for higher level imaging courses. Upon completion, the student will have a working knowledge of terminology and principles of the following areas as it applies to medical x-ray imaging.
Prerequisites:
It is highly recommended that interested students have the following Knowledge/Experience;
- Completion of a two year electronics course of study
OR
- Have the equivalent, hands-on service experience in the Biomedical or Imaging fields.
Outcome:
Upon completion of this training course, students will;
- Learn where and how x-ray imaging began and how it is impacting our lives today
- Understand the basic circuity that make up an x-ray generator
- Identify the basic test equipment used in servicing imaging equipment
- Acquire knowledge of the items/processes leading to image production;
- How x-rays are generated
- The x-ray beam, image formation and factors affecting it
- How images are produced, developed and recorded in both the analog and digital platforms
- Define image quality and the factors that effect it
- Gain the foundation of the troubleshooting concepts used while working on x-ray systems
Cut Off Date September 26th!