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Title

Radiologic Physics, Part 2: Atomic Structure and Radioactivity (1.5 credit hours)

Abstract

This course is part two of an seven part series addressing important concepts related to the study of radiation physics. It is recommended that part one be completed before attempting this module; however, chronological course enrollment is not a requirement. This module addresses atomic structures, the composition of matter and defines and describes radioactivity.

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Course Approval Expiration/End Date: April 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.
Describe the structure of an atom.
Explain the difference between protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Explain what holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus and what keeps electrons orbiting the nucleus.
Describe electron shells and understand what keeps electrons in the shells.
Understand the difference between elements and compounds.
List at least four kinds of energy and explain what they have in common.
Describe the process of ionization through ionic bonding and covalent bonding.
Describe how radioactivity occurs within the atom and what occurs during the radiation process.
Understand that electromagnetic energy has both magnetic and electrical properties.

Resources

Bushong, S., Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, ed 8. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2004.

Damjanov, I. Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elseveir Science), 2000.

Dowd, S., Tilson, E. Practical Radiation Protection and Applied Radiobiology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elseveir Science), 1999.

Fauber, T., Radiographic Imaging & Exposure, ed 2. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2004.

Gartner, L., Hiatt, J. Color Textbook of Histology, ed 3. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elseveir Science), 2007.

Herlihy, B., Maebius, N. The Human Body in Health and Illness, ed 3. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elseveir Science), 2007.

Long, B., et al. Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company (an imprint of Elsevier), 2006.

Lewis, S., et al. Medical-Surgical Nursing, ed 7. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2007.

McCance, K., Huether, S. Pathophysiology, ed 5. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2006.

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

Statkiewicz-Sherer, M.A. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, ed 5. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2006.

Thibodeau, G., Patton, K. Anatomy & Physiology, ed 6. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2007.

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