Quality Control, Dose Calibrators and Preventive Maintenance
NMI 115 introduces technician-level students to the essential practices of quality control (QC) and preventative maintenance (PM) for ensuring the accurate and reliable operation of sensitive technical instrumentation. The curriculum covers foundational concepts of daily and weekly QC routines, emphasizing the proper use and interpretation of various phantoms to assess equipment function. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to understanding dose calibrator constancy and linearity tests, critical for precise measurements. Students will gain practical skills in documenting preventative maintenance activities, identifying common equipment malfunctions, and applying systematic troubleshooting methodologies to resolve issues. This course is designed to equip technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain high standards of operational quality and safety in their professional environments.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance","Week 2: Lesson 2: Principles of Daily and Weekly Quality Control Checks","Week 3: Lesson 3: Understanding and Utilizing Phantoms for Equipment Assessment","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Basic Phantom Setup and Image Acquisition","Week 5: Lesson 5: Introduction to Dose Calibrator Operation and Principles","Week 6: Lesson 6: Dose Calibrator Constancy Testing Procedures","Week 7: Lesson 7: Dose Calibrator Linearity and Accuracy Assessments","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Dose Calibrator Performance Testing","Week 9: Lesson 9: Documentation and Record Keeping for QC and PM","Week 10: Lesson 10: Identifying Common Equipment Malfunctions","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Troubleshooting Common Equipment Issues","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Preventative Maintenance Strategies","Week 13: Lesson 13: Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices in QC/PM","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Equipment QC and PM"]