RADT 299 CT Procedures
This course is designed as a bridge gap course for student who have completed the Sectional Anatomy and MRI Procedures. CT procedures focuses on the actual methods of producing diagnostic CT images. For each exam, common protocols required, techniques used, anatomy included, and image acquisition and reconstruction modifications will be discussed. Common pathologies diagnosable with CT imaging will be presented. Through this course, students will develop the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to perform standard Computed Tomography procedures during their clinical rotation.
Prerequisite
RADT 291 with a grade of C or higher and
RADT 282 with a grade of C or higher
Hours Weekly
1 hour theory weekly
Course Objectives
- Recognize routine and pathology-specific CT procedures, post processing, and reconstruction techniques.
- Paraphrase proper position and appropriate scan, window, and reconstruction parameters selection.
- List the required reconstructed imaging planes for each procedure.
Course Objectives
- Recognize routine and pathology-specific CT procedures, post processing, and reconstruction techniques.
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- Skills lab compentency
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- Skills lab compentency rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.
- Paraphrase proper position and appropriate scan, window, and reconstruction parameters selection.
This objective is a course Goal Only
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- Final exam
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- Course grading rubric
- List the required reconstructed imaging planes for each procedure.
This objective is a course Goal Only
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- Other (please fill out box below)
- Final exam
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- Course grading rubric