Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance in Radiology
4 CE Credits
Course Overview
4 Modules
ASRT
Course description
Expiry date: June 1, 2023
This course covers identifying components of an x-ray unit and a fluoroscopy unit, describing the parts of a fixed and a mobile fluoroscope, and recognizing varying quality control standards for imaging equipment and accessories.
It is accredited by the ASRT for 4 category A CE credits.
| ✔ | Approved by the ASRT for 4 Category A CE Credits |
| ✔ | Subscription duration: 365 days from purchase date |
| ✔ | Voiceover available |
| ✔ | Downloadable transcript available |
| ✔ | Meets the CE requirements of the following states: California, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and New Mexico |
| ✔ | Meets ARRT® CE reporting requirements |
| ✔ | Accepted by the NMTCB® |
| ✔ | Hassle-free 30-day full refund policy* |
| Discipline | Major content category & subcategories | CE Credits provided |
| RAD-2017 | Image Production | |
| Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation | 0.25 | |
| Equipment Operation and Quality Asssurance | 3.75 | |
| RAD-2022 | Image Production | |
| Image Acquisition and Evaluation | 0.25 | |
| Equipment Operation and Quality Asssurance | 3.75 |
Section 1: X-Ray Tube and Imaging Equipment
Introduction
Generators
Transformers
Operating console
X-ray tube construction
AEC
Imaging receptors
Accessories
Conclusion
Section 2: Fluoroscopy Units
Introduction
Fixed fluoroscopy equipment
Mobile fluoroscopy equipment
Conclusion
Section 3: Image Processing and Display
Introduction
Raw data/pre-processing
Corrections
Data for display
Post-processing
Display monitors
Imaging informatics
Conclusion
Section 4: Quality Control in Imaging Equipment Accessories
Introduction
Recognition and reporting of malfunctions
Beam restriction
Digital imaging systems
Shielding accessories
Conclusion
