Study Guide

Objective

Objectives:
The student
The radiography student
can explain the physical and technical basics of a computed tomography (CT) examination and a CBCT.
understands how to use iodinated contrast media safely and diagnostically
can explain the cases where CT examinations are used
knows how to plan, conduct and evaluate the steps of the CT examination process
can work safely in CT examinations with various patient groups
understands the importance of individual patient guidance in CT examinations and can plan an individual patient guidance session
knows the basics of optimising radiation doses and image quality in CT examinations and can apply this knowledge in practice
is familiar with the anatomical structures of the thorax and abdomen and understands their basic physiology
can identify the axial, coronal and sagittal planes in head and body CT scans
understands the general radiation protection principles in CT examinations to ensure the radiographer’s and the patient’s safety
knows the principles of quality control and quality assurance in CT examinations

Content

Contents:
CT scanner, image generation and key parameters
Safe and diagnostic use of iodinated contrast media
CT examinations and their areas of application
Technical performance of a CT examination
Radiation dose and image quality optimisation in CT examinations
Patient safety, patient guidance and patient positioning in CT examinations
Anatomy of the thorax and abdomen
Performing a CT examination on a neurological patient

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 5 credits
Plain imaging examinations, 10 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.