This course is intended to provide students an introduction to the field of Medical Health Physics. Topics in this course will include the diagnostic and therapeutic use of x-rays and nuclear medicine, radiation protection and regulation, radiation accidents, waste management and disposal. Course Outcomes: 1. Evaluate the sources of radiation in the medical environment (SLO 1, 2, 4) 2. Discuss the methods used in diagnostic x-rays (SLO 1, 2, 3) 3. Examine the use of nuclear medicine in diagnostic x-rays (SLO 1, 2, 4) 4. Explain the methods used in x-ray and gamma radiation for therapeutic use (SLO 1, 2, 3) 5. Demonstrate radiation protection use in diagnostic and therapy applications (SLO 1, 2, 4) 6. Evaluate radiation accidents in the medical industry (SLO 1, 2, 3) 7. Describe waste management and disposal (SLO 1, 2, 4)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Health Physics BAS program at CBC.