Maricopa Community Colleges  ICE267   19992-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/08/98
ICE267 19992-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
Clinical applications and technical factors related to Computerized Tomography (CT) imaging. Specific types of pathology, their appearances, and signs as presented on a CT image. Advantages and disadvantages in the use of CT for specific types of pathology. Current research and advances in CT imaging. Prerequisites: Graduate radiologic technologist (A.R.R.T.) or permission of instructor.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ICE267   19992-99999 Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
1. Describe specific clinical applications of computerized tomography to include neurological, abdominal, pelvic, chest, and extremity studies. (I)
2. Explain the technical factors utilized to enhance computerized tomography images. (II)
3. Describe specific types of pathology visualized using computerized tomography imaging.(III)
4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computerized tomography imaging in demonstrating specific types of pathology. (IV)
5. Describe current research and new advances in computerized tomography imaging. (V)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ICE267   19992-99999 Computerized Tomography Pathology Imaging
    I. Clinical Applications of Computerized Tomography
        A. Neurological
          1. anatomy visualized
          2. technique
          3. use of contrast agents
        B. Abdomen and Pelvis
          1. anatomy visualized
          2. technique
          3. use of contrast agents
        C. Chest
          1. anatomy visualized
          2. technique
          3. use of contrast agents
        D. Joint and Extremity
          1. anatomy visualized
          2. technique
        E. Other
      II. Technical Factors
          A. Reconstruction time
          B. Pixel and matrix
          C. Specific protocols
          D. Technical factors
        III. Computerized Tomography Pathology
            A. Neurologic System
              1. types of pathology
              2. appearances and signs
            B. Abdomen and Pelvis
              1. types of pathology
              2. appearances and signs
            C. Chest
              1. types of pathology
              2. appearances and signs
            D. Joint and Extremity
              1. types of pathology
              2. appearances and signs
            E. Special procedures and examinations
          IV. Advantages and Disadvantages
              A. Limitations of CT imaging
              B. Advantages and disadvantages of CT
              C. Real and potential biological effects of CT
            V. Research and New Advances
                A. Spiral CT
                B. CT fluoroscopy
                C. Software updates
                D. 3-D reconstruction
                E. CT angiography
                F. Contrast agents
                G. Image display and recording
            Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline