Essentials of Radiology

Essentials of Radiology
Saturday, January 16, 2010
El Paso, TX

MEETING SPONSOR:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, TX 77074
Toll-Free 800-239-1361
713-772-0157
Website: http://aheconline.com

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Embassy Suites Hotel
6100 Gateway Blvd. East
El Paso, TX 79905

MEETING BROCHURE:
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MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Course Topics
• Radiation Safety Update
• Review of the basic principles
• Types of Radiation
• Components of Radiographic Tube
• Production of X-rays
• Types of ionizing radiation interactions which occur
• Measuring Radiation
• Exposure units
• Personal dosimetry
• Reduction of radiation exposure
• Time, distance & shielding
• Types of Shields
• Pregnancy Issues
• Biological effects of radiation
• Occupational exposure limits
• Annual dose limits from NCRP

• Consistent Exposures
• Professional images
• Viewing radiographs correctly
• Criteria for evaluation
• Radiographic Equipment
• Radiographic Contrast
• Image detail
• Radiographic Density
• Film Processing and QA

• Tips and Tricks for Positioning
• Body planes used for positioning
• Positioning Extravaganza
• Anatomy
• Technical Factors
• Positioning
• Chest Radiography
• Abdominal Radiography
• Upper Extremity Radiography
• Lower Extremity Radiography
• Analyze This!
• Image Critique and Review

INSTRUCTORS:
Norman

CME HOURS: 6

LECTURE TOPICS:
not listed