Radiographic Positioning and Image Evaluation
Relate projection geometry to the image.
What you will learn
- Relate projection geometry to the image.
- Plan positioning around the clinical question.
- Evaluate coverage rotation motion and exposure.
- Recognise digital-processing limitations.
- Make a justified repeat decision.
- Use quality review to improve practice.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Projection geometryNot started
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02Planning the viewNot started
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03Technical evaluationNot started
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04Digital images and exposureNot started
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05Repeat decisionsNot started
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06Quality improvementNot started
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Foundational projection geometry and technical image-evaluation knowledge.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite; imaging workplace context is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Foundational projection geometry and technical image-evaluation knowledge. Not a complete positioning atlas, diagnostic reporting qualification or practical radiography authorisation.
References
- IAEA Diagnostic radiology physics handbook for teachers and students 2014 ↗
- IAEA Diagnostic radiology physics chapter teaching resources ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- Radiation Protection Authority Zambia RPA SG 1 Licensing Notification Exemption and Exclusion 2015 ↗
- Health Professions Act No 17 of 2024 ↗
- ASRT Practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy June 2026 ↗
- IAEA Good practices in radiography ↗
- HPCZ Ethical guidance ↗
- IAEA Preventing unnecessary exposure in radiography ↗
- IAEA Justification and optimisation of medical exposure ↗
