Tips for Skill 50

This skill will require you to properly care for and maintain radiographic equipment, including all protective equipment. Upon completion of this skill, you will be able to inspect, care for, and maintain all aspects of the radiographic machine and accessory parts. You will also have a basic understanding of recognizing faulty equipment and notifying the proper authorities according to veterinary procedures.

Tips for materials that need to be submitted:

• Student description of routine maintenance procedures and schedules for radiographic equipment and supplies in place at the veterinary clinic.

  • • You must properly identify all radiographic equipment for the system used at the clinic.

    • If an outside company performs routine maintenance for the equipment, you are still responsible for knowing how this maintenance is performed.