Course Overview
This course deals with advanced principles and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). The principles of data acquisition and the fundamental concepts of image reconstruction are explored. The major components of a CT scanner will be discussed and methods of image manipulation will be described and practiced during the lab sessions. The technical principles of multi-slice CT (MSCT) systems, physical principles, and equipment will be explained. Important concepts such as multi-row detector technology and associated electronics and pitch will be elaborated upon. In addition to associated protocols, there will be an in-depth exploration of CT angiography, multiple exam combinations and dynamic scanning methods. The course will also include an overview of CT image quality, radiation dose, and quality control (QC).
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the relationship of physics with respect to data collection and image reconstruction.
- Describe the components and principles of a multislice CT scanner with respect to data acquisition, data processing and image display and reconstruction.
- Describe the principles and concepts of three-dimensional CT imaging.
- Evaluate the factors affecting CT image quality, explain the concepts of quality control in CT and describe the related QC tests with respect to the Canadian Radiation Safety Code standards.
- Analyze associated CT equipment artifacts and methods to resolve them.
- Describe safe practices to minimize radiation dose to CT patients.
- Describe other CT applications including CT Angiography, CT Screening, CT Fluoroscopy, Flat-Detector CT, Breast CT, Quantitative CT, and Mobile CT Scanning.
- Describe the basic concepts and software tools for virtual reality imaging with specific applications in CT.
- Apply the fundamental concepts of PET and SPECT CT imaging modalities.
- Describe the positioning principles and scanning protocols of selected CT exams.
- Recognize normal, variant and abnormal results and respond appropriately.
- Critically appraise professional literature to assess relevance to practice.
Effective as of Winter 2019
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