Computed Tomography

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Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Review and evaluate the physical principles of and instrumentation used in CT as related to CT examinations and their imaging parameters; 2. Analyse image quality in CT procedures and its impact on visualising anatomy and common pathology; 3. Evaluate the design of CT protocols and appropriate technique modifications as needed in CT examinations based on patients' clinical indications; and 4. Consolidate an understanding of the radiation safety and radiation dose considerations encountered CT and compare and contrast this with other ionising radiation medical examinations. Required Texts: Prescribed Text: Seeram, E. (2016). Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications and Quality Control , (4 th Ed), Elsevier, St Louis, Missouri. Additional Reading: Chau, S and Hayre, CM. (2022) Computed Tomography: A Primer for Radiographers, (1st Ed), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida Romans, LE. (2018) Computed Tomography for Technologists: A Comprehensive Text, (2nd Ed), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia