DA5. 461 Dental Radiology I

An introduction to the principles and hazards of radiation, exposing and processing films, visual identification of anatomical landmarks, operation of X-ray equipment, including safety factors for patient and operator.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Required: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program.

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Given a series of lectures on the nature of x rays as well as its interaction with matter, radiation units, and principles of x ray machines, biological effects of x rays, radiation protection, and darkroom and film processing, the student will begin to gain an understanding of radiation safety.