CVTE 109 - X-Ray Physics and Radiation Safety

    Recent Professors
    C. Farmer
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    14 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher in CVTE 100 and 101 and 102 and 103.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of CVTE 109
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A course providing advanced study in medical electronics and instrumentation which focuses on imaging technologies, utilized in invasive cardiology. Emphasis will be placed upon radiation safety, fluoroscopic regulations, fluoroscopy techniques, the x-ray imaging chain, x-ray physics, cardiovascular angiographic projections, coronary angiographic techniques, optical principles, intravascular ultrasound and Doppler techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on fluoroscopic data collection, analysis and interpretation of clinical patterns. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:15pm–5:15pm