Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

Marg Brown, RVT, BEd Ad Ed has been a veterinary technician educator for more than 30 years. Most of the time was spent at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario as a full-time instructor. She also had the position of co-coordinator for several years. She received her Animal Health Technician diploma from Centralia College, a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education from Brock University and is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has been involved in a variety of subjects over the years and was instrumental in revamping the core program at Seneca College. She is currently an adjunct faculty with Penn Foster in the Veterinary Technician program. Lois Brown, Member Canadian Association of Physicists, President, Xray Imaging Consultants Ltd., Tottenham, Ontario.

• Part One:Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging1. The Basics of Atoms and Electricity2. Diagnostic Xray Production3. Radiation Safety and ProtectionSection 2: Film and Digital Imaging4. Imaging on Film5. Producing the Image6. Optimizing the Image7. Processing the Image on Film8. Computerized Radiography; Digital Imaging9. Quality Control, Testing and ArtifactsSection 3: Specialized Imaging10. Ultrasound11. Fluoroscopy12. Computerized Tomography13. Magnetic Resonance Imaging?14. Nuclear Medicine and Intro to P.E.T.Part Two:15. Overview of Positioning16. Small Animal Abdomen17. Small Animal Thorax18. Small Animal Forelimb19. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb20. Small Animal Vertebral Column?21. Small Animal Skull22. Dental Imaging and Radiography23. Small Animal Special Procedures24. Equine and Large Animal Radiography25. Avian and Exotic Radiography