Maricopa Community Colleges  ANH230   20014-20056 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/24/01
ANH230 20014-20056 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Veterinary Radiography and Imaging
Veterinary and radiographic terminology; radiation and electrica protection; technical principles; radiographic equipment operations; fundamentals of latent and visible image formation, X-ray film characteristics, intensifying screens and film holders; theory and application of darkroom chemistry and processing; use and maintenance of veterinary X-ray processing equipment, and radiographic duties of the Veterinary Technician. Lab allows for practical application of theories and radiographic positioning as taught in lecture. Prerequisites: ANS110, ANS213, ANS222, ANS223 and admission to the Veterinary Technician/Animal Health program.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ANH230   20014-20056 Veterinary Radiography and Imaging
1. Explained demonstrate radiation safety principles. (I)
2. Describe the basic functioning of the ex-ray machine. (II)
3. Compare and contrast various screens and film types. (III)
4. Evaluate an ex-ray and determine errors and corrections. (IV)
5. Perform the various type of contrast studies and correct protocol. (V)
6. Maintain radiographic records. (V)
7. Define and use terminology related to veterinary radiography. (I, II, III, IV, V)
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ANH230   20014-20056 Veterinary Radiography and Imaging
    I. Radiation Safety
      II. Radiation and X-ray Production
          A. Radiation physics
          B. Tubes
          C. Machines
          D. Quality and quantity
          E. Radiograph production
          F. X-ray beam
          G. Filtration
        III. Object: Mass and Density/Image Formation
            A. Radiographic quality
            B. Detail
            C. Density
            D. Contrast
            E. Film
            F. Cassettes and screens
          IV. Technical Defects
              A. Artifcacts
              B. Fogging
              C. Blurring
            V. Technique and Protocol
                A. Factors influencing techniques
                B. Charts
                C. Dark room
                  1. Lay-out
                  2. Equipment
                  3. Film processing
                  4. Manual
                  5. Automatic
                  6. Identification and records
                D. Radiographic protocol
                  1. Terminology and positioning
                  2. Restraint
                  3. Small animals
                  4. Large animals
                  5. Contrast
                  6. Miscellaneous procedures
                  7. Exotic animals
                  8. Special equipment
                  9. Ultrasound
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