X-Ray Production and Safety

The X-Ray Production and Safety course is intended to equip learners with an understanding of the units of radiation measurement, x-ray production, radiation protection, and radiation detection devices, radiation interactions with matter, and an overview of radiation biology. 

Topics include: Air KERMA and exposure, different dose measurements, Cardinal Rule (ALARA), shielding, ionization chambers, radiation detectors (TLD, OSL) and thresholds, half-value layer, filtration, collimation, x-ray production and  x-ray interactions, radiation effects (stochastic & deterministic, embryonic & fetal),  and radiosensitivity measurement.

• Describe the types of radiation.

• Discuss photon interactions with matter.

• Explain variations in cell radiosensitivity and response.

• List the units and measures used to evaluate radiation exposure.

• Discuss the agencies and regulations involved in radiation safety.

• Describe the proper use of personnel monitoring.

• Identify radiation protection tools and methods.

• Identify personnel and patient radiation protection techniques.

• Radiography students of all levels

• Limited Radiography (LMRT) students of all levels

• Radiography students preparing for the ARRT® Radiography Registry Exam

• Other Imaging students or professionals in need of a refresher

• Healthcare extenders such as PAs and ARNP

• Radiology Residents

• Medical students