MRS562 Computerised Tomography Practice (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject offers the theoretical components to the modality of computerised tomography (CT). It is offered concurrently with the application of the practical aspects of CT. The aim is to provide the theoretical bases of the practice of CT scanning and the mechanism to acquire information in order to perform as a professional in the field of CT. Emphasis will be placed upon the scanning techniques, scan protocols, clinical indications of the scan, pathology shown and patient management. The subject also offers theoretical mechanisms to develop CT management policies and CT safety procedures for practice in CT scanning.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: MRS562

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Available only to students enrolling in the M.App.Sc.(Medical Imaging) course, or at the discretion of the course committee School of Clinical Sciences.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

understand and describe the principles the of a clinical CT scan and undertake the diagnostic CT examination in the regions of:
- neurology,
- abdominal,
- thoracic,
- musculo-skeletal;
understand and describe the clinical indications of CT scans in the above regions;
understand and describe the possible pathological conditions shown by the CT scans in the above regions;
explain the theoretical bases of the development of CT management policies and CT safety procedures;

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Neurology. - clinical indications, - scanning techniques, - scan protocols including the use of contrast agents, - pathology. Abdominal / Thoracic. - clinical indications, - scanning techniques, - scan protocols including the use of contrast agents, - pathology. Musculo-skeletal. - clinical indications, - scanning techniques, - scan protocols including the use of contrast agents, - pathology. Paediatirc CT scanning. - clinical indications, - scanning techniques, - scan protocols including the use of contrast agents, - pathology. Computerised Tomography Angiography (CTA). - clinical indications, - scanning techniques, - pathology. Additional module: - CT management policies - referral protocols - contrast agent protocols CT safety procedures - staff training - patient contra-indications

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