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Title

Radiologic Physics, Part 1: General Principles (1.5 credit hours)

Abstract

This course is the first part of a series of modules addressing important concepts related to the study of radiation physics. It includes introductory, but fundamental concepts that serve as a framework for the study of radiation physics. Content includes units of measure, systems of measurements, as well as the concepts of mass, matter, gravity, inertia and momentum. In addition, force work, power and energy are also addressed.

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Course Approval Expiration/End Date: September 1, 2010 Category A Credits

Author

Elsevier Inc.,

This module is adapted from Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiologic Physics, copyright © 2002 - 2004 by Elsevier (USA) reproduced by permission of Elsevier Inc. and edited for use as CE content by Denise Moore, Professor of Radiology, Sinclair Community College.

Objectives

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

Define the important terms in the module.
List the fundamental units of measurement.
Describe the difference between fundamental and derived units of measurement.
Explain the importance of using SI units.
Calculate values of velocity, momentum, force, work, and power when given the appropriate information.
Describe the law of the conservation of momentum and apply it in a given situation.
List at least four kinds of energy and explain what they have in common.
Describe the law of the conservation of energy and apply it in a given situation.

Resources

Bushong, S., Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, ed 7. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 2001.

Damjanov, I. Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 2000.

Dowd, S., Tilson, E. Practical Radiation Protection and Applied Radiobiology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 1999.

Fauber, T., Radiographic Imaging & Exposure. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2000.

Gartner, L., Hiatt, J. Color Textbook of Histology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 2001.

Herlihy, B., Maebius, N. The Human Body in Health and Illness. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2000.

Hunkele, M., Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company (an imprint of Elsevier), 2002.

Lewis, S., et al. Medical-Surgical Nursing, ed 5. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 2000.

McCance, K., Huether, S. Pathophysiology, ed 3. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 1998.

James Murrell, MSRS, RT(R)(M)(QM)(CT) (courtesy), Northwestern State University, Shreveport, Louisiana

Statkiewicz-Sherer, M.A. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, ed 4. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2002.

Thibodeau, G., Patton, K. Anatomy & Physiology, ed 4. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 1999.

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