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Throughout this module, you will develop knowledge, professional skills and personal attributes relevant to your future radiographic practice and at the end of this module you should be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT scanner technology, data acquisition and image reconstruction;
2. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT image display and post-processing of CT images;
3. Justify the most appropriate CT protocol or approach for a given clinical scenario based on clinical guidelines/evidence;
4. Discuss patient preparation and patient care (including radiation safety) for CT examinations;
5. Discuss the application of intravenous contrast agents to investigate specific CT clinical indications;
7. Apply theoretical knowledge of CT protocols/scan and reconstruction parameters to investigate various clinical indications;
8. Discuss how the various components of CT protocols influence radiation dose, image quality or outcomes;
9. Demonstrate an ability to identify and describe basic anatomy and pathology on CT images identified in the module.
The syllabus will encourage you to consider technological and clinical practice issues to include: Components of a CT scanner, CT scan and reconstruction parameters, digital image display, image quality, CT radiation dose, advanced processing, and the need for quality assurance in CT. Patient care and preparation, clinical indications, scan protocols, and basic image appearances will be considered for a range of anatomical areas.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 13 |
Tutorial | 11 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Online Learning | 6 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Examination on CT practice topics covered in the module. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multi-select/multi-choice Brightspace quiz based on content covered during weeks 1 to 5 inclusive. | Week 6 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback on assessment tasks will be provided.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Shane Foley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Martin Heduan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
Computer Aided Lab | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 26 | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |