Atomic Origins and Applications of X-Rays

This continuing education course reviews the composition and properties of the atom and how it relates to the production, application, and origin of x-rays in diagnostic imaging.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, XTs, Supervisors and Operators
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Directly Related

  Counts toward the directly related hours Texas MRTs need (at least 12 of 24)
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Describe the composition and properties of the atom relevant to x-ray production
• 2Explain the origins and mechanisms of x-ray generation in diagnostic imaging
• 3Identify the applications of x-rays across various diagnostic imaging modalities
• 4Apply knowledge of atomic structure to understanding radiation interactions with matter

Course Outline

• •Atomic Structure and Composition
• •Properties of the Atom
• •X-Ray Production Mechanisms
• •Origins of Diagnostic X-Rays
• •Applications in Diagnostic Imaging
• •Radiation Interactions with Matter