Program Overview

MRS562 Computerised Tomography Practice

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.

Subject Information

• Grading System: HD/FL
• Duration: One session
• School: School of Biomedical Sciences
• 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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• understand and describe the principles of a clinical CT scan and undertake the diagnostic CT examination in the regions of:
  • neurology
  • abdominal
  • thoracic
  • musculoskeletal
• 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

This 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
• Paediatric 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