Cath Lab Systems and Radiation Safety

CCL 101 introduces students to the critical components and operational procedures within an interventional suite environment. The curriculum covers the fundamental physics and practical application of fluoroscopic imaging, emphasizing image acquisition, processing, and display systems. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to establishing and maintaining sterile fields, crucial for patient safety during invasive procedures. Furthermore, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of radiation safety principles, including dose optimization, shielding techniques, and regulatory compliance, to protect both patients and healthcare personnel. The course combines theoretical instruction with practical laboratory exercises, preparing technicians to contribute effectively and safely to the interventional team.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to the Interventional Suite and Healthcare Teamlecture

02Lesson 2: Core Components of an Interventional Imaging Systemlecture

03Lesson 3: Principles of X-ray Generation and Image Formationlecture

04Hands-on Lab: Interventional Suite Equipment Identification and Functionlab

05Lesson 5: Digital Image Acquisition and Processing Techniqueslecture

06Lesson 6: Understanding Fluoroscopic Imaging Modes and Parameterslecture

07Lesson 7: Patient Positioning and Table Adjustments for Imaginglecture

08Hands-on Lab: Sterile Field Setup and Maintenancelab

09Lesson 9: Fundamentals of Radiation Biology and Dose Effectslecture

10Lesson 10: Radiation Protection Principles: ALARA and Shieldinglecture

11Hands-on Lab: Radiation Monitoring and Dosimetrylab

12Lesson 12: Patient and Personnel Radiation Safety Protocolslecture

13Lesson 13: Emergency Procedures and Contrast Media Safetylecture

14Capstone Service Project: Interventional Suite Safety and Efficiency Analysisassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to the Interventional Suite and Healthcare Team","Week 2: Lesson 2: Core Components of an Interventional Imaging System","Week 3: Lesson 3: Principles of X-ray Generation and Image Formation","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Interventional Suite Equipment Identification and Function","Week 5: Lesson 5: Digital Image Acquisition and Processing Techniques","Week 6: Lesson 6: Understanding Fluoroscopic Imaging Modes and Parameters","Week 7: Lesson 7: Patient Positioning and Table Adjustments for Imaging","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Sterile Field Setup and Maintenance","Week 9: Lesson 9: Fundamentals of Radiation Biology and Dose Effects","Week 10: Lesson 10: Radiation Protection Principles: ALARA and Shielding","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Radiation Monitoring and Dosimetry","Week 12: Lesson 12: Patient and Personnel Radiation Safety Protocols","Week 13: Lesson 13: Emergency Procedures and Contrast Media Safety","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Interventional Suite Safety and Efficiency Analysis"]