Radiation Safety and Radiographic Quality Assurance

Module 1: Radiation Physics and Biology (2 hours)

• Basic radiation physics and X-ray production
• Biological effects of ionizing radiation
• Radiation dose measurement and units
• Risk assessment and radiation exposure limits
• Radiation sensitivity variations by age and condition

Module 2: Radiation Protection and Safety (2 hours)

• ALARA principle implementation
• Radiation protection for patients and operators
• Protective equipment and barrier requirements
• Collimation and beam limitation techniques
• Safe handling of radiographic materials

Module 3: Radiographic Techniques and Quality (2 hours)

• Optimal exposure parameters and technique selection
• Patient positioning and film/sensor placement
• Digital radiography optimization
• Common radiographic errors and corrections
• Image quality evaluation criteria

Module 4: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance (2 hours)

• Equipment performance testing protocols
• Quality assurance record keeping
• State and federal regulatory requirements
• Inspection preparation and documentation
• Equipment maintenance and calibration