RADT 291 Principles of Computed Tomography and Instrumentation

In this course students will develop basic knowledge of the principles of computed tomography (CT), CT scanner instrumentation, and image formation and reconstruction. Specific topics included are: introduction to CT, basic CT instrumentation, data acquisition, image post processing, single and multislice spiral CT, three-dimensional CT, radiation dose in CT, and image quality.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Permission from the radiologic technology chair based on qualifications

Hours Weekly

4 hours theory weekly

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate basic patient care skills including protocol selection, contrast administration, and acquisition of informed consent to ensure patient safety.
2. Discuss the design and function of major CT components
3. Differentiate between conventional and spiral/helical CT scanning
4. Discuss the processes of CT data acquisition, image processing, and image reconstruction.
5. Perform procedures in compliance with the ALARA concept and stress the need for special considerations during pediatric imaging.
6. Examine factors that affect CT image quality and correction techniques.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate basic patient care skills including protocol selection, contrast administration, and acquisition of informed consent to ensure patient safety.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • CT Safety video

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • CT Safety compentency

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.

2. Discuss the design and function of major CT components

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
3. Differentiate between conventional and spiral/helical CT scanning

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric
4. Discuss the processes of CT data acquisition, image processing, and image reconstruction.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.

5. Perform procedures in compliance with the ALARA concept and stress the need for special considerations during pediatric imaging.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   2. Demonstrate positioning skills.

6. Examine factors that affect CT image quality and correction techniques.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Course grading rubric