RADT 435 – Imaging Equip/Quality Control (CRN: 83146)
at Cañada College for Fall 2025
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Course Information
This course provides the student with an introduction to the various types of equipment and tests required to organize and implement a program of quality control in diagnostic imaging. It includes topics such as: radiation output measurements, filtration, linearity, reproducibility, automatic exposure control (AEC) analysis, alignment, kilovolt peak (kVp) and milliampere-seconds (mAs) and accuracy.
Lecture hours/semester: 16-18
Lab hours/semester: 24-27
Homework hours/semester: 32-36
Prerequisites: RADT 430 or licensed radiologic technologist
Course Details
Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}
Units: 1.5
Department: Radiologic Technology
Transfer Credit: CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Rivera | 08/14 - 12/04 | 11:30am-12:20pm | T | 23 | 0145 | AA | Lecture and/or Discussion |
| Rafael Rivera | 08/14 - 12/04 | 11:30am-12:45pm | Th | 23 | 0145 | AA | Laboratory/Studio/Activity |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | August 26, 2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | August 26, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | November 12, 2025 |