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Discipline: Certificate: Computed Tomography - N0687
Course Name Course Number
Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7A RAD 7A
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in a clinical CT setting
  • Apply radiation protection principles in clinical CT practice.
  • Provide patient-centered care
  • Apply critical thinking to adapt CT procedures based on patient and situational factors
  • Operate CT informatics systems effectively.
  • Evaluate CT images for diagnostic quality and apply corrective actions for suboptimal images.
  • Demonstrate competency in performing CT procedures in compliance with ARRT requirements.
  • Implement safe clinical practices in CT.
  • The student will demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of procedures and protocols.
Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7B RAD 7B
  • The student will determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in a clinical CT setting.
  • Apply radiation protection principles in clinical CT practice.
  • Provide patient-centered care
  • Apply critical thinking to adapt CT procedures based on patient and situational factors.
  • Operate CT informatics systems effectively
  • Evaluate CT images for diagnostic quality and apply corrective actions for suboptimal images.
  • Demonstrate competency in performing CT procedures in compliance with ARRT requirements.
  • Operate radiographic equipment competently.
  • Implement safe clinical practices in CT.
Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation RAD 72
  • Examine current and emerging CT technological innovations and their applications in medical imaging.
  • Explain the fundamental principles of x-ray production and photon interactions with matter
  • Describe radiation protection principles for minimizing exposure and ensuring ethical practice
  • Identify CT scanner components and explain their role in image formation, reconstruction, and postprocessing.
  • Explain quality control procedures and quality assurance programs in CT imaging
  • Describe the role of informatics and digital systems in image management.
  • Evaluate the impact of imaging parameters, patient positioning, and artifacts on image quality.
  • Compare data acquisition methods and analyze their impact on image quality and clinical applications.
Computed Tomography Procedures and Patient Care RAD 71
  • Explain CT procedures for various anatomical regions, special applications, and patient populations.
  • Explain patient assessment, preparation, and safety protocols for CT procedures.
  • Discuss radiation safety and dose management in CT
  • Explain technical parameters for CT image acquisition.
  • Identify procedural elements for CT imaging protocols.
  • Describe principles of contrast media administration and management in CT.
  • The student will recognize factors surrounding safe methods of contrast administration used in computed tomography exams.
Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy and Pathology RAD 70
  • Apply anatomical terminology in CT imaging.
  • Describe common disease processes relevant to CT imaging.
  • Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy on CT images.
  • Identify major anatomical structures on CT images
  • Correlate CT imaging features with pathological conditions.
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