MRS564 Computed Tomography Practice And Trends (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)

Duration: Two sessions

Abstract:

This subject offers the theoretical components to the modality of computed tomography (CT), and also examines new techniques and applications of CT. It is offered concurrently with the application of the clinically practical aspects of CT.
The aim of this subject is to provide the theoretical bases of the practice, new techniques and applications 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. Emerging developments, whether they be in clinical practice, contrast agents, equipment or safety practice, will be examined. The subject also offers theoretical mechanisms to develop CT management policies and CT safety procedures for practice in CT scanning.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS564

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 Master of Medical Radiation Science course.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the clinical practice of CT in the areas undertake in this subject,
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specialised procedures used in clinical CT,
be able to undertake quality audits in the practice of CT,
be able to demonstrate an understanding of radiation dose, how it relates to clinical practice and its relationship to image quality,
be able to review and synthesise appropriate literature in relation to current CT practice,
be able to review and synthesise appropriate literature and relate medical radiations interdisciplinary learning to the broader healthcare sector,
be able to demonstrate how to apply national and international research findings to the clinical setting.

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
Cardiac scanning/Coronary artery scanning.
- Scanning techniques and protocols
- Multislice CT applications
- ECG gating techniques
Vascular/Endoscopic imaging.
- Impact of shorter acquisition times
- Volume imaging
- Perfusion studies
- Virtual endoscopy
Paediatric CT scanning.
- clinical indications
- scanning techniques
- scan protocols including the use of contrast agents
- pathology
Specialised CT procedures.
- CT angiography
- CT urology
- CT perfusion
- other specialised areas such as sterotactics
Contrast Agents.
- types of contrast material
- contrast agent pharmacology
- patient contra-indications
- contrast agent protocols
Quality in the clinical practice of CT.
Dose implication in the clinical practice of CT.

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