MAP 255 - Diagnostic Radiography I

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course builds the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to qualify as a candidate for the Iowa state permit test in Limited Radiography. It establishes the scientific base for radiography. Principles of physics, electricity and mathematics are taught leading the student to a full understanding of the X-ray beam, exposure factors, photographic and geometric factors of image formation, digital radiography and radiation biology and safety. This course includes radiological principles and encourages the use of critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during practice in the areas of film evaluation, processing techniques, positioning of patients and radiation protection of patients and workers. This course with MAP 256 meets the requirements for students to take the State of Iowa exam to become a Limited Radiologic Technologist
Prerequisite: MAP 544 with a C or better