Procedures I

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the history and development of computed tomography (CT) and provides comprehensive knowledge of CT procedures for both adult and pediatric patients. Students learn pre-scan procedures including screening patients, assessing the appropriate- ness of orders, and proper venipuncture techniques. Students study standard scan parameters, contrast requirements, and contrast delivery techniques of various CT procedures. Image quality components such as display field of view (DFOV), window width, and window level are as- sessed. Common pathologies are addressed.