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Fluoroscopy
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RA 201 Student Course Map
Introduction to Fluoroscopy
What to Read
Topic: History of Fluoroscopy
Read the Preface and Introduction
Topic: Fluoroscopy Utilization and Radiation Dose
Read Chapters I and II
What to Do
Licensure Discussion 1 (Due _________)
Pre-Test 1 (Due _________)
Test 1 (Due _________)
Fluoroscopic Image Production
What to Read
Topic: Image Intensifier Construction and Operation
Read Sections A and B of Chapter III
Topic: Image Production
No assigned reading
Topic: Image Quality Considerations
Read Sections C and D of Chapter III
Topic: Brightness Control Systems
What to Do
Image Assignment (Due _________)
Pre-Test 2 (Due _________)
Test 2 (Due _________)
Fluoroscopic Image Viewing and Recording
What to Read
Topic: Image Capture
Read Section E of Chapter III
Topic: Image Viewing
Read Sections F and G of Chapter III
Topic: Dynamic Image Recording
Read Sections H and I of Chapter III
Topic: Static Image Recording
Read Sections J and K of Chapter III
What to Do
Recording Assignment (Due _________)
Pre-Test 3 (Due _________)
Test 3 (Due _________)

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Fluoroscopy
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Digital Fluoroscopy
What to Read
Topic: History of Digital Fluoroscopy
No assigned reading
Topic: Digital Image Capture
Topic: Viewing the Digital Image
Topic: Digital Image Processing
What to Do
Pre-Test 4 (Due _________)
Test 4 (Due _________)
Conducting the Fluoroscopic Examination
What to Read
Topic: Conducting the Fluoroscopic Exam
Read Chapters IV and V
Topic: Pediatric Fluoroscopy
Read Chapter VI
Topic: Mobile Fluoroscopy
Read Chapter VII
Topic: Patient Care Considerations
No assigned reading
What to Do
Pre-Test 5 (Due _________)
Test 5 (Due _________)
Supervision of Fluoroscopy Equipment and Personnel
What to Read
Topic: Supervision of Fluoroscopy Equipment
Read Chapter VIII
Topic: Supervision of Fluoroscopy Operators
Read Chapter IX
What to Do
Pre-Test 6 (Due _________)
Test 6 (Due _________)

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Fluoroscopy
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RA 201 Student Course Map
Radiation Exposure and Protection
What to Read
Topic: Health and Biological Effects of Radiation Dose
Read Chapters X and XI
Topic: Occupational Radiation
Read Chapter XII and XIII
Topic: Patient Care Considerations
No assigned reading
What to Do
Exposure Discussion (Due _________)
Pre-Test 7 (Due _________)
Test 8 (Due _________)
California Syllabus Appendices
What to Read
Topic: Radiation Dose Overview
Read Appendices 1, 3, 4, and 5
Topic: Reproductive Health and Fluoroscopy
Read Appendices 6-8
Topic: Radiation Control Regulations
Read Appendices 9
Topic: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Read Appendix 10
Topic: Isoexposure Curves, Organ Dose, Shielding, and Personnel Monitoring
Read Appendices 12, 13, 16, and 19
What to Do
Pre-Test 8 (Due _________)
Test 8 (Due _________)
Final Exam(Due _________)