Computed Tomography PG (10034.3)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Medical Radiation | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically evaluate the physical principles of and instrumentation used in CT as related to CT examinations and their imaging parameters;
2. Critically assess image quality in CT procedures and its impact on visualising anatomy and common pathology;
3. Evaluate the design of and synthesise CT protocols and appropriate technique modifications as may be needed in CT examinations related to the patients' clinical indications; and
4. Synthesise an understanding of the radiation safety and radiation dose considerations encountered CT and compare and contrast this with other ionising radiation medical examinations.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Skills development
This unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved Medical radiation practice accreditation standards.
Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner
Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer
Domain 2 Professional and ethical practitioner
Domain 3 Communicator and collaborator
Domain 4 Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 5 Radiation safety and risk manager
Welcome to the study of Computed Tomography (CT). This unit will cover the physical principles and clinical aspects of the practice of imaging using CT. It also forms part of your clinical practice component in providing essential knowledge.
This unit forms the cornerstone of conducting specialised imaging investigations using sophisticated physical and imaging technology, thereby developing your knowledge and clinical skills to apply in professional practice and make a judgment on use of ionising radiation dose when conducting these examinations. Developing these skills will provide tools for excellence in patient imaging management.
I hope you will find this unit informative, useful and fun. In order to succeed in this unit, you should plan wisely, read intensively and actively participate throughout the semester.
Prerequisites
10048 Radiographic Imaging 1 G AND10046 Physical Principles of MRS G AND
10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Courtney Luck |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Ms Courtney Luck |
Required texts
Precribed Text:
Seeram, E. (2016). Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications and Quality Control, (4th Ed), Elsevier, St Louis, Missouri.
Additional Reading:
Chau, S and Hayre, CM. (2022) Computed Tomography: A Primer for Radiographers, (1st Ed), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida
Romans, LE. (2018) Computed Tomography for Technologists: A Comprehensive Text, (2nd Ed), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
Participation requirements
Attendance at the CT clinical laboratory classes is highly recommended.
Required IT skills
Standard access to online learning envirnment is needed.
Use of simulation software in Lab sessions.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Nil