Vocatıonal School
Medıcal Imagıng Technıques

Course Information

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR IN RADIOLOGY
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
TGT122 Spring 2 2 3 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Lec. Dr. Ekrem ALTUNEL
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The characteristics of the devices used will be comprehended.
Contents of the Course The formation of X-rays (electron target interaction), the formation of X-rays (anodic heat), the formation of X-rays (characteristic radiation), the formation of X-rays (bremsstrahlung radiation), X-ray emission (X-ray quantity),Radiographic quality, film factors, geometric factors, clinical significance of increased radiographic quality, strengthening screens, luminescence, screen characteristics, screen-film combination, cassette, maintenance of screens, fluoroscopic screens , Fluoroscopy, practical fluoroscopic technique, image enhancement, television, cinephography, tomography.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Based on the proficiency gained at the secondary level, it has theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources that contain up-to-date information in the field of Radiology,
2 Radiology has the knowledge of accessing, evaluating and applying basic scientific knowledge in the field of equipment, tools and maintenance.
3 Defines the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and society.
4 To use knowledge and skills to use knowledge and skills at basic level in the field of radiology equipment maintenance and repair, take place responsibility / responsibility in planned studies.
5 Radiology uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the equipment and maintenance area.
6 Radiology carries out a task independently by using the basic knowledge that it has about the equipment and maintenance area.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Maintenance and cleaning of the x-ray machine. Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2 Bath chemistry Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3 X-ray tube Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4 Operator consul Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5 X-ray confiners Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6 Formation of scattered radiation Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7 Control of scattered radiation Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8 Midterm
9 Grid, grid characteristics Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10 grid performansının ölçülmesi Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
11 Radiographic parameters Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12 Latent image Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13 özel X-ışını cihaz ve yöntemleri Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14 Screen maintenance Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15 Screen maintenance Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Temel Radyoloji Tekniği Editör Prof.Dr. Tamer Kaya

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Based on the proficiency gained at the secondary level, it has theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources that contain up-to-date information in the field of Radiology, 3 1͵2
2 Radiology has the knowledge of accessing, evaluating and applying basic scientific knowledge in the field of equipment, tools and maintenance. 6 1͵2
3 Defines the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and society. 4 1͵2
4 To use knowledge and skills to use knowledge and skills at basic level in the field of radiology equipment maintenance and repair, take place responsibility / responsibility in planned studies. 4͵7͵14 1͵2
5 Radiology uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the equipment and maintenance area. 2 1͵2
6 Radiology carries out a task independently by using the basic knowledge that it has about the equipment and maintenance area. 5 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 4 56
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 3 3
8 Midterm Exam 0 0 0
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 1 3 3
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 0 0 0
16 Final Exam 0 0 0
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