Course Content - CT Scan - (CTSC-601) (MIT) - LibGuides at Riphah International University

Course Outline

Axial anatomy to understand CT images

 Principal (physics) and instruments of CT

 Operation modes

 System components

 Image characteristics

 Image reconstruction

 Image Quality

 Patient care and preparation

 Whole body CT imaging assessment and monitoring

 IV procedures

 Radiological Pathology

 Artifact and image quality

 Clinical management Practice

 Students should learn to assess the CT images

 Prescribe patient preparation, contrast, disposables and other related medicine

 Basic Protocols of Head & Neck, Brain, Abdomen and Pelvis

 Basic Pathologies of Head & Neck, Brain, Abdomen and Pelvis

 CTA.

 Cardiac CT

CLINICAL:

 Hands on Training CT Equipment

 Perfor CT procedures of above mentioned regions  Interpret basic pathologies on CT images.

 Log Book Completion

Course Learning Objectives:

 To explain the parts of the CT imaging system and relate (compare) with its function. (C4)

 To evaluate the role of CT as a non-invasive diagnostic tool and plan the exam according to patient history. (C4)

 To determine an individual’s safety for CT through patient history. (A4)

 To adhere to and display ethical standards during clinical performance. (A4)

 To operate the machine and perform a CT scan independently in a clinical setting. (P4)

 To interpret anatomy and identify pathological processes on CT images. (P4)

 To adapt to the latest software to improve image quality.(P5)