Computed Tomography

This course provides the student with a comprehensive study of the physics associated with computed tomography. Topics will include: scanner components, digital imaging and imaging steps, radiation protection and helical applications. Artificial intelligence is discussed defining the terminology and its applications in medical imaging.

This course provides the student with information necessary to enter into the computed tomography clinical setting. Topics include: basic principles, screening procedures, patient monitoring, dose, safety, contrast and their contraindications, equipment use, professional roles, routine exams and protocols utilized.

The clinical experience is an extension of the classroom where the student will develop the theory into practical skills through instruction, application, critique, and evaluation on common procedures.

This course builds upon CAT203 and introduces Cardiac CT procedures, interventional procedures, and radiaton therapy simulation procedures are discussed to include pediatric and bariatric procedures.

The clinical experience is an extension of the classroom where the student will develop the theory into practical skills through instruction, application, critique, and evaluation on common procedures. In Computed Tomography clinic II the student will build upon knowledge gained I in CAT 204 Computed tomography Clinic I.

In this course the student will prepare to take the national certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Various topics will be addressed each week with a practice registry exam given to complete the program.

This course provides the student with fundamental anatomy and pathology associated with computed tomography. Diseases, pathologies and their appearances will be reviewed. The various structures will be demonstrated and sectional anatomy to include nomenclature used to describe anatomy and body locations.

The clinical experience is an extension of the classroom where the student will develop the theory into practical skills through instruction, application, critique, and evaluation on common procedures. Building upon knowledge gained in Computed Tomography I and Computed Tomography II, completing all required exams per the ARRT.