RAD LAB - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS

MEDPHYS 662

Course Description

Provides hands on experience using and testing radiographic, fluoroscopic and mammographic x-ray systems. Imaging requirements, image quality, and radiation dose aspects of each modality are covered, along with practical methods for evaluating the performance of clinical units.

Prerequisties

BME/MEDPHYS 580 or declared in Medical Physics VISP

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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