NMTEC 280 - Computed Tomography for Nuclear Medicine

3 CR

Provides didactic instruction in CT scanning, as is pertinent to its application to nuclear medicine procedures. Includes information relevant to production and detection of X-rays in CT, instrumentation, image acquisition and reconstruction, contrast administration and safety, specific technique applications, radiation protection, patient care, quality control, and understanding of artifacts.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Course Outcomes
1. Describe production of x-rays
2. Outline the basic components of a CT scanner
3. Discuss reconstruction techniques used in Computed Tomography
4. Designate factors that contribute to image quality
5. Describe the basic acquisition of a CT image set
6. Discuss the use of IV and oral contrast in applicable situations and categorize the risks
7. Explain image display in CT, including the use of Hounsfield units and windowing techniques
8. Examine dosimetry and radiation protection techniques used in CT
9. Explain PET/CT co-registration and CT-based attenuation correction
10. Identify quality control procedures for CT and PET/CT cameras
11. Compare common artifacts seen on CT and PET/CT images and identify causes and possible methods of prevention for each.

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