Program Overview

MRS565 Advanced Principles in Computed Tomography

This subject covers the concepts of physics and instrumentation in the field of computed tomography (CT). It briefly reviews the basic physics principles of CT and extensively considers the physics of advanced principles and techniques. The subject will extensively cover image quality and other quality factors in CT. It will cover such areas as:

• 3D imaging and vessel analysis
• Smart prep
• Dual energy systems
• CT fluoroscopy
• Modern tube designs and other associated instrumentation, such as pressure injectors Radiation dosimetry in CT, IT methods of measurement and IT relationship to image quality will be covered.

Availability

The subject is available in:

• Session 1 (30) On Campus at Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 1 (30) Online at Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60) On Campus at Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60) Online at Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is two sessions.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of CT
• Demonstrate an understanding of the advanced principles of CT covered in this subject
• Demonstrate an understanding of quality in CT
• Demonstrate an understanding of radiation dosimetry, IT methods of measurement and IT relationship to image quality
• Review and synthesise appropriate literature and relate medical radiations interdisciplinary learning to the broader health-care sector
• Demonstrate how to apply national and international research findings to the clinical setting.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• The basic principles of CT (briefly, as revision)
• The physics of advanced principles and techniques of modern CT scanners
• Image reconstruction methods including 3D
• Image quality factors
• Radiation dosimetry and methods of measurement.