CTCP 2100 - Introduction to Computed Tomography

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Computed Tomography

Description:

This course serves as an introduction to computed tomography with an emphasis on basic patient care while in a Computed Tomography department, as well as the history of CT and the components of a CT scanner. Additional topics include patient history, vital signs, laboratory values, contrast agents (oral and intravenous), medical ethics, patient confidentiality, as well as research contributors in CT, historical events, scanner generations, characteristics of radiation, detectors and data acquisition system. Corequisite: graduation from accredited Radiology, Nurclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy Program. Prerequisite: Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nurclear Medicine Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist with the ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMBCT). Offered: Spring semester.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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