The student will be able to:

1. Review patient history to identify contraindications prior to the examination.
2. Perform venipuncture in the upper extremity for the purpose of injecting contrast media.
3. Relate how radiation interacts with human tissues for the purpose of radiation protection.
4. Maintain radiation protection for the patient, personnel, and self.
5. Exhibit knowledge and understanding in the proper use of the CT equipment.
6. Explain acquisition parameters and data reconstruction as it relates to CT image processing.
7. Critique and evaluate CT images for good diagnostic quality.
8. Select proper scanning parameters and patient positioning as outlined by the department protocols.
9. Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy as it relates to CT procedures of the head, spine, musculoskeletal, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
10. Adhere to standards of attendance, punctuality and dependability.
11. Conduct self in a professional manner.
12. Apply theory to practice by exhibiting ongoing, satisfactory job performance.
13. Prepare a case study presentation based on literature search and clinical experience.

1. Patient interactions and management
   1. Patient assessment and preparation
      1. Clinical history
      2. Scheduling and screening
      3. Education
      4. Consent
      5. Immobilization
      6. Monitoring
      7. Management of accessory medical devices
      8. Lab values
      9. Medications and dosage
   2. Contrast administration
      1. Contrast media
      2. Special contrast considerations
      3. Administration route and dose calculations
      4. Venipuncture
      5. Injection techniques
      6. Post-procedure care
      7. Adverse reactions
      8. Universal/standard precautions
      9. Patient discharge/post-procedure instructions
2. Safety
   1. Radiation safety and dose
      1. Radiation physics
         1. Radiation interaction with matter
         2. Acquisition (geometry)
         3. Physics principles (attenuation)
   2. Radiation protection
      1. Minimizing patient exposure
      2. Personnel protection
      3. Shielding
      4. Dose measurement
      5. Patient dose reduction and optimization
3. Image production
   1. Image formation
      1. CT system principles, operation, and components
         1. Tube
         2. Collimation
         3. Generator
         4. Detectors
         5. Data acquisition system
         6. Computer and array processor
      2. Imaging parameters and data acquisition
      3. Image processing
         1. Reconstruction
         2. Post-processing
   2. Image evaluation and archiving
      1. Image display
         1. Pixel/voxel
         2. Matrix
         3. Image magnification
         4. Display field of view
         5. Window level, window width
         6. Cine
         7. Geometric distance or region of interest
      2. Image quality
         1. Spatial resolution
         2. Contrast resolution
         3. Temporal resolution
         4. Noise and uniformity
         5. Quality assurance and accreditation
         6. CT number
         7. Linearity
      3. Artifact recognition and reduction
         1. Beam hardening or cupping
         2. Partial volume averaging
         3. Motion
         4. Metallic
         5. Edge gradient
         6. Patient positioning
         7. Equipment induced artifacts
      4. Informatics
         1. Hard/electronic copy
         2. Archive
         3. PACS
         4. Security and confidentiality
         5. Networking
4. Procedures
   1. Head, spine, and musculoskeletal
      1. Head
         1. Temporal bones
         2. Pituitary fossa
         3. Orbits
         4. Sinuses
         5. Maxillofacial
         6. Tempomandibular joint
         7. Base of skull
         8. Brain
         9. Cranium
         10. Brain perfusion
      2. Spine
         1. Cervical
         2. Thoracic
         3. Lumbar
         4. Sacrum/coccyx
         5. Post myelography
         6. Discography
      3. Musculoskeletal
         1. Upper extremity
         2. Lower extremity
         3. Bony pelvis
         4. Shoulder and/or scapula
         5. Sternum and/or ribs
         6. Arthrography
   2. Neck and chest
      1. Neck
         1. Larynx
         2. Soft tissue neck
      2. Chest
         1. Mediastinum
         2. Lung
         3. Heart
         4. Airway
         5. Low dose lung screening
   3. Abdomen and pelvis
      1. Abdomen
         1. Liver
         2. Biliary
         3. Spleen
         4. Pancreas
         5. Adrenals
         6. Kidneys and/or ureters
         7. GI tract
      2. Pelvis
         1. Bladder
         2. Colorectal
         3. Reproductive organs
5. Professionalism
   1. Punctuality and dependability
      1. Clinic time reporting
      2. Absenteeism
      3. Communicating whereabouts appropriately
   2. Professional conduct
      1. Taking initiative
      2. Communicating effectively
      3. Conducting oneself in a professional manner
   3. Job performance
      1. Scanning according to protocol
      2. Planning and organizing work efficiently
      3. Being alert and interested in examinations
      4. Reading and understanding requisitions
      5. Communicating effectively
      6. Completing exam in a reasonable amount of time
6. Case study presentation
   1. Topic selection
   2. Presentation development
   3. Oral presentation

1. Radiologic technology (computed tomography) clinical practice
   1. Radiation protection
   2. Equipment operation
   3. Physics and instrumentation
   4. Imaging procedures
   5. Patient care in a clinical setting

Presentation project: Case study
Clinical performance evaluation
Online quizzes

Discussion
Demonstration
Clinical practice
Lecture

Seeram, Euclid. Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications & QC, 4th ed.. 2015.

Kelley, Lorrie. Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 4th ed.. 2018.

Although the Seeram text is more than 5 years old, it remains the preeminent text in this area.

1. Reading assignments as required by the Computed Tomography Department.
2. Development of a case study presentation.
3. Participation in weekly Canvas discussions.
4. Self-study companion modules geared to meet ARRT category content specifications to meet the continuing education requirements for board licensure.