Radiography Image Production

The Radiography Image Production provides a comprehensive look at x-ray tube circuits, transformers, and the electricity and beam physics involved in x-ray production. Additionally, this course covers technique factors (mA, kVp, inverse square law, reciprocity law, source-to-image distance (SID)) and equipment factors (anode cooling, grids, anode heel effect, automatic exposure control (AEC), exposure time) that affect image production. 

Topics include: tube circuits, Ohm’s law, beam quality, beam quantity, grids, AEC, waveform, rectification, and tube loading.

• Explain the operation of a generator, autotransformer, filament, and rectifiers.

• Diagram the elements of the x-ray circuit and x-ray tube.

• Describe the purpose and management of proper technique factors.

• Explain the proper use of physical and virtual grids.

• Evaluate equipment factors for safety.

• Radiography students of all levels

• Limited Radiography (LMRT) students of all levels

• Radiography students preparing for the ARRT® Radiography Registry Exam

• Other Imaging students or professionals in need of a refresher

• Healthcare extenders such as PAs and ARNP

• Radiology Residents

• Medical students