RADT 165 Fundamentals of Computed Tomography

A course designed to teach students how to perform computed tomography procedures on patients that results in diagnostic quality images. Topics include CT fundamentals, equipment instrumentation, data acquisition, image processing and reconstruction, patient safety, image quality, CT procedures, cross-sectional anatomy of the head and neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, additional applications, pharmacology and venipuncture.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

RADT 180C with a 'C' or better or currently an ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography

RADT 165Fundamentals of Computed Tomography

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

RADT 180C with a 'C' or better or currently an ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography

III. Catalog Course Description

A course designed to teach students how to perform computed tomography procedures on patients that results in diagnostic quality images. Topics include CT fundamentals, equipment instrumentation, data acquisition, image processing and reconstruction, patient safety, image quality, CT procedures, cross-sectional anatomy of the head and neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, additional applications, pharmacology and venipuncture.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Explain the principles and technological components of computed tomography (CT) imaging systems.
  • Perform CT image acquisition with a focus on patient positioning and image quality optimization.
  • Analyze CT images to identify normal anatomical structures and potential pathologies.
  • Apply radiation protection techniques specific to CT imaging to minimize patient and personnel exposure.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff while performing and analyzing CT procedures.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies