Welcome to Radiologic Technology

2. Welcome to Radiologic Technology Rad Tech A Section 8792 Wednesday 6pm-9:10pm MBA 420

3. Welcome Colleen McFaul, Instructor INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY FACULTY WEB PAGE : http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/cmcfaul

4. Welcome Course Syllabus • Locate the RT-A section on the right hand column • Find the syllabus tab • Find the assignments tab

10. Welcome Study tips Do the assigned readings before class. Do the assigned readings before class. Review the Power Point Presentations Review the Power Point Presentations Review notes take in class Spend at least 2 hours outside of class for every 1 hour of classroom instruction Spend at least 2 hours outside of class for every 1 hour of classroom instruction Join a study group

11. INTRODUCTION OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

12. At the end of tonight: Students will understand the term radiologic technology and the health care team. Students will understand definitions of radiation and its correlation to the EMS. Students will be familiar with the discovery of x-rays Students will be able to identify and describe various modalities in the imaging sciences. Students will be able to describe career pathways. Student will be able to briefly describe education pathways and locate ECC Rad Tech website.

13. Terminology • Study group • Radiologic technology • Imaging sciences • X-ray • Radioactive • Radiant energy • EMS • Visible light • Wavelength • Frequency • Background radiation • Radon • Cosmic radiation • Terrestrial radiation • Man-made radiation • NCRP • Wilhelm Roentgen • Skin erythema • ASRT • Imaging modality • Certification • Registration • Radiologist • Radiographer • Radiograph • Licensure • ARRT • R.T. • C.R.T • Primary exam • Post-primary exam • Radiography • Nuclear medicine • Radiation therapy • Magnetic resonance imaging • Sonography-ultrasound • Mammography • Computed tomography

15. Name some departments found in the hospital. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

16. Imaging Sciences • Name of few imaging sciences…..

17. Homework Assignment

18. Introduction to RT Preconceived Ideas regarding X-ray field

19. The Incredible Hulk was hit by a gamma bomb in order to become the Hulk. Can this really happen? Peter Parker was bit by a radioactive spider and gains his “spidey” powers. Can this really happen? Irradiated vegetables are dangerous because they become radioactive. Is this true? After the x-ray exposure, the technologist must wait at least a minute before entering room because the radiation is still present. Cell phones give off radiation and can cause cancer. Cockroaches can survive the radiation from a nuclear blast and will take over the world when it happens. Too much radiation or too many x-rays will cause you to glow in the dark. The x-ray program is easier than the nursing program.

20. Radiant Energy

22. Introduction to RT Background Radiation

23. Background Radiation

24. Wilhelm Roentgen November 8, 1895

25. History of X-rays Clarence Dally 1st fatality of cumulative dose of radiation Multiple reports of eye damage due to x-ray Multiple reports of skin erythema due to x-ray exposure Has this changed?

26. History of X-rays Emergence of X-ray into a Medical Field • 1st Rad Tech considered to be Edward Jerman • Founding of ASXT in 1920 • Name change to ASRT in 1964 due to the proliferation of specialties • No longer “tech trade” but now a profession • Profession needs analytical thinking and problem solving skills

27. History of X-rays

28. Introduction to RT Radiologic Technology High Tech Profession High Touch Profession

29. IMAGING MODALITIES No longer an “x-ray department” at hospitals

30. IMAGING MODALITIES • Certification, Registration and Licensure for Technologists • Radiologist vs. Radiographer • Certification • Licensure • Modalities

31. IMAGING MODALITIES • Certification by ARRT • Requires education • Requires proficiency in clinical exams • Requires examination • Requires Registration • Certifies that technologist has been trained and is proficient in performing exams. • Does NOT grant license to practice • Uses designation of R.T.-Registered Technologist

32. IMAGING MODALITIES • Licensing by Each State • Grants permission to take x-rays • Sometimes requires exams • Requires fee, CEU’s • California uses the designation of CRT, Certified Radiologic Technologist

33. IMAGING MODALITIES • Colleen McFaul, R.T., C.R.T. • Edward Jerman, R.T. • Homer Simpson, C.C. Registered Technologist, Certified Radiologic Technologist licensed in Calif Registered Technologist Cartoon Character !!

34. IMAGING MODALITIES

35. Modalities • Radiography • Mammography • Radiology assistant • Nuclear Medicine • Radiation Therapy • Computed Tomography • Ultrasound (Sonography) • Magnetic Resonance • Fluoroscopy • Interventional-angiography (vessels)

36. IMAGING MODALITIESDiagnostic Radiographer

37. Diagnostic Radiographer

38. Diagnostic Radiographer IMAGING MODALITIESDiagnostic Radiographer

39. Diagnostic Radiographer

40. IMAGING MODALITIESFluoroscopy • Uses specialized x-ray units to produce “real time” images of the body in motion • Similar to video vs. still pictures

42. Fluoroscopy IMAGING MODALITIESFluoroscopy Fluoroscopy Barium swallow

43. Fluoroscopy

44. Fluoroscopy

45. Fluoroscopy

46. Mammography

47. Mammography

48. Interventional Angiography

49. Interventional

50. Interventional