Course Description

Course Information


Course: College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine

Module: CT Applications, Instrumentation, and Workflow

Module Description: This course details the functions of various computed tomography scan parameters and reviews their clinical applications. In addition, this course will introduce the technologist to hybrid PET/CT technology and compare fusion and diagnostic computed tomography. The course also describes procedural applications to performing basic computed tomography scans including patient preparation, radiation safety, optimizing contrast enhancement and timing, and suggestions on how to increase workflow efficiency. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Author: Mr. Keith Stone
About the author: Keith Stone has been working as a CT/MRI technologist in St. Paul, Minnesota since 1995. He has experience working with inpatients and outpatients of all ages. He has trained multiple technologists regarding scanning applications, procedures, and protocols, and has presented several educational seminars in the Twin Cities area regarding Computed Tomography physics. Keith also works as a computed tomography instructor for Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Keith graduated from Hamline University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1992 and graduated from the Minneapolis Veteran's Administration School of Radiologic Technology in 1995. After passing the ARRT Radiography certification exam in 1995, he went on to attain advanced ARRT certifications in both Computed Tomography in 1998 and Magnetic Resonance in 2004.
                                                              
Sponsor and/or Accreditation: American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

Sponsor and/or Accreditation: College of Radiographers
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

Sponsor and/or Accreditation: International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
Credits: 1.00
Price: $15.00

 


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Online bachelor's degrees in:
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