Computed Tomography PG (10034.3)

This unit introduces and develops the students' understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation of computed tomography (CT). CT dosimetry, image quality, quality assurance and relevant regulation are included. This unit also covers the clinical applications with an emphasis on the clinical indications and the CT examinations technique and protocols together with the anatomy and pathology demonstrated and overall patient management.

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 effectively
1. 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

10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G AND 10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 G

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging AND
10039 Medical Imaging Project Design PG AND 11879 Specialised Planar Radiographic Imaging G AND 11881 Radiographic Image Interpretation 1 G

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.