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Title

Radiologic Physics, Part 3: Electromagnetic Radiation (1.5 credit hours)

Abstract

This course is the third of a series of seven courses addressing important concepts related to the study of radiation physics. It is recommended that parts one and two of the series be completed before attempting this module; however, chronological course enrollment is not a requirement.

This specific course includes fundamental concepts of electromagnetic energy forms and its spectrum. In addition, the course discusses the properties of light and its relationship to the inverse square law, as well as specific information on gamma and x-ray energies.

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

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.
Understand that electromagnetic radiation is energy.
Comprehend how the speed of light is important in understanding electromagnetic energy.
Calculate wavelength and understand the concept of waves.
Explain what frequency is and how to calculate it in hertz.
Describe light in terms of visible light and light beyond the human range of vision.
Be familiar with the concept of electron shells and their differing energies.
Describe how a photon is produced.
Perform calculations involving the inverse square law.
Understand how x-ray photons are produced.
Understand the process of ionizing radiation.

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 Elsevier Science), 2000.

Dowd, S., Tilson, E. Practical Radiation Protection and Applied Radiobiology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elsevier 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 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elsevier Science), 2001.

Herlihy, B., Maebius, N. The Human Body in Health and Illness. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, (an imprint of Elsevier Science), 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 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 4. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2002.

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

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