MIS210 Radiological Instrumentation 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces the technological features of instruments used in general diagnostic radiographic practice. It considers design, construction, operation, practical applications, appropriate calculations and relevant regulations and standards. Quality assurance procedures and techniques are concurrently introduced and considered with each general type of instrument.
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Explain and assess the basic design and practical working conditions of the instruments covered in this subject.
Critically assess the specifications and descriptions used in characterising instruments covered by this subject.
Critically assess the safe working conditions of the instruments in regard to radiation protection, electromechanical safety and be aware of appropriate regulations or standards.
Understand and appreciate the capabilities of each instrument such that maximum clinical utilisation may be obtained.
Implement and assess a basic Quality Assurance program and be able to undertake basic quality assurance testing and measurements on the range of equipment covered by the subject.
Interpret and critically appraise technical reports and research material concerning the instruments covered in the subject.
Understand basic design requirements of instruments utilised in general radiographic installations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Electrical safety: Electrical supply, Power to Installations, power outlets, Electrical shock, protection devices, relevant standards and regulations, basic calculations. Basic Electronics: Circuit reading skills, basic components, solid state and thermionic devices, amplifiers, switches, indicating devices, filters, digital logic, microprocessors. The X-ray Tube: X-ray production, Tube components, line focus principle, focal spot assessment, stationary and rotating anode configuration, anode compositions and applications, heating and cooling characteristics and ratings, housing types, mounts, beam restriction devices, relevant calculations. The X-ray circuit: Electrical supply requirements, basic components, HT generation and HT waveforms, Exposure control kVp mA Time, compensation, interlock circuitry, Measurement kVp, time, relevant calculations, quality assurance. Secondary Radiation Devices: Grid specifications, grid construction, grid evaluation air gap technique, metallic foil moving grid devices, artifact production. Quality assurance and performance analysis. The General Radiographic Installation: Tube stands, table design, room design, radiation protection and electromechanical standards Quality assurance. Radiation protection and dosimetry: Relevant standards related to the Instrument types.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.