RADT 2201 Syllabus

Subject Code

RADT

Course Number

2201

Course Title

Introduction to Computed Tomography

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

None

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

This course introduces students to computed tomography and patient care in the CT suite. Topics include the history of computed tomography, patient care and assessment, anatomy, contrast agents, radiation safety and protection, medical ethics and law, cultural diversity, and patient information management.

Course Outcomes

• Relate a brief history of computed tomography and its evolution.

Patient Care and Assessment

• Describe patient preparation for computed tomography exams.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal lab values.
• Describe the symptoms of an adverse reaction to contrast media and explain treatment options.

Anatomy

• Identify four imaging planes used in computed tomography.

Contrast Agents

• Distinguish between the types of contrast media and the use of each.
• Demonstrate and describe appropriate venipuncture techniques.
• Differentiate between manual and automatic injection techniques.
• Identify single phase and multi-phase injection techniques.

Radiation Protection and Safety

• Define Multiple Scan Average Dose.
• List explain technical factors affecting patient dose.
• Explain radiation protection techniques for computed tomography.

Medical Ethics and Law

• Explain informed consent and the "Patient's Bill of Rights".

Cultural Diversity

• Discuss the influence of cultural beliefs and its effects on patient care.

Patient Information Management

• Discuss proper handling of patient records.