CVT 2511 - Radiation Biology and Safety

3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program. and CVT 2510
AA Elective: No
This course provides the student with the fundamental principles of radiobiology and safety. The interaction of ionizing radiation with biological systems, the early and late effects of radiation exposure, the body factors that affect response to radiation, and the basic principles of radiation protection and monitoring are covered. The curriculum emphasizes the best diagnostic imaging principles for proper c-arm manipulation while using settings to reduce patient and staff exposure while understanding the principles of digital subtraction angiography.

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