Diagnostic

Acquire knowledge of advanced CT imaging systems and accessories. ||    Ö The physical principles of Multislice CT will be explained. Ö Image manipulation and post processing techniques are evaluated and discussed in terms of image reformation, image enhancement, 3D processing, MPR, virtual endoscopy, stereo taxis, radiation oncology treatment planning and fusion imaging. Ö Image archiving, linked with PACS, is discussed. Ö Image quality in CT is discussed in terms of determiners and influencing factors, measurements by physicists, and quality control programs in CT. Ö Radiation protection practices in CT are evaluated and explained in terms of measuring and reducing patient radiation dose. Ö The basic principles of PET/CT and fusion imaging are explained. || Apply radiographic sciences to select and utilise CT imaging systems. ||    Ö Relevant quality assurance tests on the CT equipment according to departmental criteria are discussed. Ö Quality assurance results as documented and used to take corrective measures are described ||
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** OUTCOME 2 – CLINICAL APPLICATIONS ** Acquire knowledge of the clinical applications of Multislice CT  || Ö Procedure protocols for CT of the various systems are discussed. Ö CT protocols for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology and pathology will be explained and/or described. Ö The role of other advanced imaging modalities is critically evaluated and discussed in context. Ö The critical criteria relevant to the acquisition and production of high quality images using 3D imaging technology is evaluated and described. Ö The physiologic imaging and strategies in 3D image generation is described. Ö Radiosurgical planning and CT protocols in radiosurgical planning is discussed. Ö Radiotherapy planning and CT protocols in radiotherapy planning is discussed. ||
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** OUTCOME 3 – IMAGE EVALUATION ** Acquire an advanced knowledge of applied sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology to the neck, thorax and (excluding lung), abdomen, pelvis, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular regions. ||    Ö Gross anatomical structures are identified and located in axial, sagittal, coronal and orthogonal planes. Ö Illustrations and anatomy images are compared with MR, ultrasound, radioisotope and CT images in the same imaging planes and at the same level where applicable. Ö The characteristic appearance of each anatomical structure as it appears on CT, MRI, radioisotope and ultrasound is identified and described. Ö The common diseases diagnosable via CT are identified and described. Ö Each disease or trauma process is examined from its description, aetiology, associated symptoms and diagnosis with appearance on CT. Terms associated with these pathologies will be included || Evaluate the CT images for quality and pattern recognition. ||    Ö Recognise proper windowing and record proper window settings for a particular exam. Ö Labelling of CT images as required is correctly and accurately demonstrated. Ö Normal and abnormal anatomical structures are identified and described on the CT images. Ö Common radiographic pathologies are identified and described on the CT images. Identify and justify any areas that could not be evaluated. ||
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