Foundations for Great CT Scanning (Live Webinar)

Course Topics

Physics Review 

• Backprojection and Image Reconstruction
• Helical CT and Pitch
• Beam Hardening and Dual-Energy CT

Anatomy and Pathology Review 

• Cross Sectional Abdominal Anatomy and Pathology Review
• Cross Sectional Chest Anatomy and Pathology Review
• Cross Sectional Head Anatomy and Pathology Review

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course the participant should be able to:

1. Discuss the types of filters in backprojection
2. Give an example of what a low-pitch techniques might be most useful for in helical scanning.
3. Identify the appendix on a cross sectional abdomen view.
4. Identify structures present on a cross sectional view of the gallbladder.
5. Identify the ventricles on a cross sectional brain study
6. Identify the aorta on cross sectional chest study