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CTCP
2110 Physical Principle, Instrumentation, and Quality Control
(3-0-3)
This course is an overview of the system operation, components and quality
control. To be able to understand the different functions and capabilities and
identify the components of the CT scanner to provide quality care during a CT
examination. Topics include data acquisition, data processing, reconstruction,
manipulation, image quality, console, high voltage generator, filter, detectors, and
convolution, interpolation, and pitch.
Corequisite: Graduate from an accredited Radiology, Nuclear Medicine or
Radiation Therapy Program.
Prerequisite: Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist with the ARRT or Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMBCT.) CTCP 2100.
Offered: Spring and Summer.
CTCP
2120 Sectional Anatomy I
(4-0-4)
This is an overview of cross-sectional anatomy that is imaged during a Computed
Tomography examination. This course will provide information about normal
head, spine, and chest anatomy. Students will be able to identify, and recall
normal anatomical structures on cross-sectional images in order to perform
quality care for patients. Topics include the circle of Willis, gray/white matter,
pons, vertebral body, lamina, spinous process, sinal cord, heart
(ventricle/atrium,) lungs, and ribs.
Corequisite: Graduate from an accredited Radiology, Nuclear Medicine or
Radiation Therapy Program.
Prerequisite: Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist with the ARRT or Nuclear
edicine Technology Certification Board (NMBCT.)
Offered: Fall and Spring.
CTCP
2130 Sectional Anatomy II
(4-0-4)
This is an overview of cross-sectional anatomy that is imaged during a Computed
Tomography examination. This course will provide basic information about
normal nec, abdomen, pelvin, and extremities anatomy. Students will be able to
identify, and recall normal anatomical structures on cross-sectional images in
order to perform quality care for patients. Topics include the liver, aorta, spleen,
pancreas, kidneys, ureters, pelvin girdle, sma, celiac artery, femoral arteries,
popliteal arteries, and bony structures such as the ribs, femur, humerus, ankle,
shoulder.
Corequisite: Graduate from an accredited Raciology, Nuclear Medicine or
Radiation Therapy Program.
Prerequisite: Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist with the ARRT or Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMBCT.), CTCP 2120.
Offered: Spring and Summer.
