RAD 205 - Fundamentals of Computed Tomography

Formerly Principles of Computed Tomography

This course introduces the fundamentals of Computed Tomography. Course content includes: imaging procedures, patient care, pharmacology, venipuncture, physics, technical factors, cross sectional anatomy and pathology.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the various generations of Computed Tomography Scanners.
Define the CT imaging system components and their functions.
Discuss image quality as it relates to spatial resolution, contrast resolution, noise, linearity, and uniformity.
Define contrast media’s role in CT imaging and how it may affect patient care.
Explain the application of pharmacology as it pertains to CT.
Identify the major organs as seen in cross sectional anatomy/ pathology of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of RAD 201.

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