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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog

RAD 224 - Radiation Protection and Biology

3 credits
The principles of radiation protection as they pertain to CT scanning and advanced imaging modalities. Content provides an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation.

Notes: This course is for Radiation Technology students only.

Prerequisites: RAD 221 - Radiographic Pathology