RAD 120 - Principles of CT

Institution:

Greenville Technical College

Subject:

Radiologic Technology

Description:

3-0-3 Offered Fall and Spring Semesters Prerequisite: Admission to CT program or permission of program coordinator This course is a study of assurance procedures and radiation dosimetry in computed tomography. Special applications of computer tomography will be explored including interventional procedures, high speed CT scanning, three dimensional CT and multi-planar reformations. A review of special scanner features will also be covered in the course. This course provides the basic understanding of the interworkings of a CT scanner, along with an in-depth look at the physics behind image generation, quality assurance procedures, radiation dosimeter, and image reformation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gvltec.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 250-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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