Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Identify units of exposure and dose using the appropriate measurement and calculation of quantities
• Identify cell, tissue, organ, and system effects (medical and environmental) from exposures
• List the governmental agencies involved with radiation safety and discuss their role
• Identify methods of reducing patient exposure and limiting occupational exposure
• Describe cellular response to different radiations using varied environmental and physical factors
• Describe the components of medical record documentation
• Describe how a medical record is developed and administered
• Explain a patient’s competence as it relates to informed consent
• Define legal terminology related to medical malpractice and ethics