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Factors Affecting Image Quality
Zack Gray, M.S., R.T. (R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)
1.5 Credit
Category A
This course will be helpful in fulfilling structured education and CQR credits
Course Description
This presentation is an overview of the technical factors which control and influence radiographic image quality. All factors included in the Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation section (Image Production 1.A.) of the ARRT content specifications will be covered.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, the audience will be able to:
- Identify the primary factors and secondary factors that affect the photographic and geometric properties of a radiograph
- Understand how the primary and secondary factors of the photographic and geometric properties will affect radiographic image quality
- Understand the effects of scatter radiation on radiographic image contrast and the methods of limiting the amount that is produced and/or reaches the image receptor
- Identify the fundamentals of a grid and how they are constructed
- Identify the various types of grid cutoff, their radiographic characteristics, and how to prevent their occurrence
Course Details
- Completion Time: 80 minutes
- Course Expires: 5/1/2024 at 12:01 am CST
Speaker Bio
Zack Gray, M.S., R.T. (R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)
Zack Gray felt led to continue a legacy, as the fourth radiologic technologist in his immediate family. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree, and was the recipient of the student of the year and student clinical awards in recognition of his high degree of professionalism and excellence in the clinical setting. Zack also holds a Master of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging degree. In this program, he and his cohort received the ASRT Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author award in honor of Jean I. Widger, for their peer reviewed journal publication. Although Zack is ARRT credentialed in radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, he found his calling as an educator and currently serves as assistant professor in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Zack’s experience in multiple modalities has made him a valuable asset to the radiologic sciences faculty, where he currently teaches courses in Image Formation, Digital Imaging, and Computed Tomography. As an advocate for his profession, Zack has served the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists as Rules/Bylaws committee chair and currently as co-chair of the Legislative Committee.
