CTA204 CT Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety

A one semester course, 3 credit hours. Introduce the student to the physical principles of Computed Tomography and CT equipment. The historical evolution of CT will be reviewed along with the characteristics of X-radiation and X-ray production. The operations and functions of a CT system will be examined. The importance of radiation safety and the principles of radiation protection in the CT department will be discussed. Students taking this course must have graduated from an accredited imaging program and hold a current certification in Radiography, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine Technology with the ARRT or certification with the NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine.