Update in Computed Tomography

Ready to take your CT skills to the next level? This course provides the latest information related to what is new in Computed Tomography. Course topics include the basics of CT imaging, comparison of MRI Technology to CT and multiplanar imaging. Also covered will be imaging of the Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis with emphasis on examination protocols, Smart Prep and timing of injections. The course will close with overview of radiation protection for the CT technologist. Come join this experienced multimodality technologist for a day of networking with other technologists and improving your Computed Tomography skills.

Course Topics
• Basics of CT Imaging
• X-ray Production
• Scanner Generations
• Electron Beam CT
• Image formation and Reconstruction
• Image quality
• Reconstruction of Images
• Post Processing
• Imaging of Head, Neck
• Basic timing/Smart Prep
• Imaging of Chest
• Vascular
• Cardiac
• Pulmonary
• Injection Protocols
• Imaging of Abdomen/Pelvis
• Radiation Protection
• Assessing dose in scanning
• What contributes to Patient dose?
• Protection of the patient
• Cardinal rules
• Technologist Safety