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Goals and Objectives: CT/MRI Technology


Program Goals

The Eastern North Carolina Community College Consortium of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program will strive to:

  1. educate technologists for jobs in Eastern North Carolina;
  2. provide quality didactic education in CT and MRI;
  3. provide quality clinical education in CT and MRI;
  4. provide a broad understanding of the role of the technologist in the health care delivery system;
  5. graduate technologists that possess the most up-to-date knowledge, high level of clinical competency with a professional, caring attitude;
  6. encourage the continuing pursuit of educational and professional growth.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program the CT/MRI student shall be able to:

  1. understand the basic physics and equipment used in CT;
  2. understand the basic physics and equipment used in MRI;
  3. identify normal anatomy;
  4. know the proper positioning and scanning protocols for all CT procedures required by the ARRT;
  5. know the proper positioning and scanning protocols for all MRI procedures required by the ARRT;
  6. evaluate image quality and know how and when to adjust the imaging parameters;
  7. apply the principles of protection for the patient, self and others;
  8. provide patient care and comfort;
  9. recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate life-saving first aid and basic life support procedures;
  10. participate in quality assurance programs.

 

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