Change from a Radiographic Modality to Another

You’re a Level II Radiographer in either the Conventional Film Modality, the Computed Radiography Modality, or the Digital Radiography Modality and want to change to another modality. No problem, ND3 can provide valuable training that will allow you to seamlessly transition between the modalities.

ASNT SNT-TC-1A recommends a minimum of 24 hours of transitional training between modalities of which 16 hours should be manufacturer training. That means there are 6 possible transitions available:

Film to CR or DR to CR

Subjects Covered:

1. Manufacturer Training in CR System Use
2. CR Overview
3. System Components
4. Basic CR Exposure Techniques
5. Image Display Characteristics
6. Image Viewing
7. Evaluation of CR Images
8. Application Techniques

Film to DR or CR to DR

Subjects Covered:

1. Manufacturer Training in DR System Use
2. DR Overview
3. System Components
4. Image Fidelity Indicators (System Characterization)
5. Technique Sheets
6. Image Processing (Post-Processing)
7. Detector Issues for the Detector(s) Used
8. Monitor and Viewing Environment
9. Technique Development Considerations
10. Detector Monitoring
11. Detector Maintenance
12. Use of Digital Reference Images
13. Image Viewing

CR to Film or DR to Film

Subjects Covered:

1. 1. Radiographs
   2. Image Quality
   3. Image Processing
   4. Exposure Techniques – Radiography

1. Darkroom Facilities, Techniques, and Processing