2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Computed Tomography Technologist

  
  • CTG 210 - CT Patient Care and Safety

    1 CR
    This course prepares the CT student to safely practice within the hospital or ambulatory care setting. Students will discuss the importance of patient assessment. Emphasis will be placed on radiation safety and contrast administration.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe proper procedures for patient screening.
    2. Explain the age-specific considerations necessary when performing CT procedures.
    3. Discuss radiation practices for the CT patient.
    4. Discuss the methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital systems.
    5. Discuss general radiation safety and protection practices associated with examinations in CT.
    6. Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedures.
  
  • CTG 215 - Principles of Computed Tomography

    1 CR
    This course provides a historical overview of the CT profession. Students will explore the principles of digital imaging. Emphasis will be placed on the physical principles of computed tomography, data acquisition and data processing. 

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Discuss the discovery of computed tomography and its evolution.
    2. List the CT computer data processing steps.
    3. Differentiate between analog to digital conversion and digital to analog conversion.
    4. Describe the data acquisition system.
    5. Discuss the methods of acquiring data in CT.
    6. Distinguish between raw data and image data.
  
  • CTG 220 - Computed Tomography Instrumentation

    2 CR
    This course provides an introduction to the CT operating system. Students will review radiation physics and discuss factors affecting the dose in CT. Emphasis will be placed on artifact recognition, artifact reduction, and image quality.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe the components of the CT imaging system.
    2. Describe the various types of digital receptors.
    3. Describe the picture archival and communications system (PACS) and its function.
    4. Identify components of a PACS.
    5. Describe HIPAA concerns with electronic information.
    6. Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure. Discuss the fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment, x-ray production and its interaction with matter.
    7. Discuss common artifacts found on CT images.
    8. Describe ways to eliminate common artifacts found on the CT image.
    9. Identify the common quality control procedures performed in the CT department.
  
  • CTG 230 - CT Procedures and Pathophysiology 1

    3 CR
    This is the first in a series of two courses that will provide the student with considerations related to routine imaging techniques of the central nervous system (CNS) and musculoskeletal system (MSK). Students will explore common pathologies found on CT images. Emphasis will be placed on contrast usage, imaging processes, and positioning considerations.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify the indicated CT procedure for specific anatomical structures, patient symptoms or pathology.
    2. Discuss considerations when using contrast media in CT procedures.
    3. Describe modifications necessary in standard protocols to account for weight and age changes in the patient.
    4. List accurate window width (WW) and window level (WL) selections for each procedure protocol.
    5. Identify the hardware needs for various CT procedures.
    6. Identify the software needs for the various CT procedures.
  
  • CTG 231 - CT Procedures and Pathophysiology 2

    3 CR
    This is the final procedures and pathophysiology course in a series of two that will provide the student with considerations related to special imaging procedures. Students will explore common pathologies found on CT images. Emphasis will be placed on contrast usage, imaging processes, and positioning considerations.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify the indicated CT procedure for specific anatomical structures, patient symptoms or pathology.
    2. Discuss considerations when using contrast media in CT procedures.
    3. Describe modifications necessary in standard protocols to account for weight and age changes in the patient.
    4. List accurate window width (WW) and window level (WL) selections for each procedure protocol.
    5. Discuss dose reduction protocols for pediatric patients.
    6. Review cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, coronary vasculature and congenital anomalies.
    7. Discuss scanning techniques for Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT).
    8. Compare 2-D and 3-D demonstrating the anatomy/pathology for given CT exams.
  
  • CTG 240 - CT Clinical Practice 1

    3 CR
    This is the first in a series of two clinical courses that provide the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the CT student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
    2. Perform Radiation and CT safety practices.
    3. Produce quality diagnostic images.
  
  • CTG 241 - CT Clinical Practice 2

    3 CR
    This is the final clinical course in a series of two that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the CT student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol, and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Computed Tomography Technologist Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
    2. Perform radiation and CT safety practices.
    3. Produce quality diagnostic images.