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Intro to CT (RAD 156)

Term: 2021-2022 Summer Semester

Faculty

Barbara S Wright
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Jenna R Vavra
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Lisa Herrmann
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Description

This course will emphasize the basic principles of computed tomography. The content will include computed tomography generations, components and processes, and radiation protection. Also emphasized will be the principles of sectional anatomy as demonstrated on routine sectional images. CT images are primarily studied in this course but the student is introduced to a comparison of CT and MRI images. Exams included will be thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head, spine, and extremity.