TO 201 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (I) INTRODUCTION

Computed Tomography (I) Introduction will reinforce the basic principles/concepts concerning how the energized beam originates, is focused, captured, measured, digitized and formatted to obtain diagnostic quality imaging. Specific Topics: Basic Computer Principles, Computed Tomography Principles, Operation and Components Image Processing and Acquisition, Image Reformatting, Radiation Physics, Interactions with Matter, Radiation Biology & Effects, Geometric Measurements, Multiplanar Retrospective Reconstruction. Prerequisite: Candidates must hold current A.R.R.T. accreditation & certification in either Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Radiation Therapy. Co-requisite: TO 214 CT Cross Sectional Anatomy 2 Credits Prerequisite: Candidates must hold current A.R.R.T. accreditation & certification in either Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Radiation Therapy. Co-requisite: TO 214 CT Cross Sectional Anatomy