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 ILOs 1, 2, & 4. 2. Discuss the methods used in diagnostic x-rays ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 3. Examine the use of nuclear medicine in diagnostic x-rays ILOs 1, 2, & 4. 4. Explain the methods used in x-ray and gamma radiation for therapeutic use ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 5. Demonstrate radiation protection use in diagnostic and therapy applications ILOs 1, 2, & 4. 6. Evaluate radiation accidents in the medical industry ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 7. Describe waste management and disposal ILOs 1, 2, & 4.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Health Physics BAS program at CBC.