| |
Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| CAT 210 |
CT Physics & Equipment |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the system operations and
components, image processing and display, image quality, and artifacts in
computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on the data acquisition
components, tissue attenuation conversions, image manipulation, and
factors controlling image resolution. Upon completion, students should be
able to understand the physics and instrumentation used in computed
tomography. |
| |
| CAT 211 |
CT Procedures |
4.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: CAT 210 |
| This course is designed to cover specialized patient care,
cross-sectional anatomy, contrast media, and scanning procedures in
computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and
monitoring, contrast agents' use, radiation safety, methods of data
acquisition, and identification of cross-sectional anatomy. Upon
completion, students should be able to integrate all facets of the imaging
procedures in computed tomography. |
| |
| CAT 231 |
CT Clinical Practicum |
0.0 |
0.0 |
33.0 |
11.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides the opportunity to apply
knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography
clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning,
scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon
completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and
responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment. |
