RAS 125◊ Radiologic Health

2 credits

Course content highlights the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the ways to control patient and technologist exposure. Specific topics include radiation dose limits, calculation of entrance skin dosages, the effects of ionizing radiation on matter, early and late effects of radiation exposure, radiobiology, and federal and state protection standards.

Prerequisite: RAS 114◊; RAS 160◊ or concurrent enrollment

Lecture: 2 hours