Introduction to Computed Tomography Basics, Instrumentation & Safety

Course ID
135108
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. Class dates 8/19-9/20/2024
Section
8431
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

This course is a study of the history of computed tomography, location and function of CT equipment components, the sequence of physical events from the x-ray tube to the finished CT image. Operator console parameters and their effects on CT image data and digital image elements, patient care, radiation safety and dose will also be discussed.

Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
203
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
WebCollege • 08/19/24–09/20/24
Department Phone
850-4003
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is WEB-BASED and offered asynchronously as a traditional online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. Class dates 8/19-9/20/2024
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification Associate Degree or Higher in Radiologic Technology or comparable subject Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program
Class Subject Abbr
AMI