Computed Tomography Equipment & Methodology

Class

Skill development in the operation of computed tomographic equipment, focusing on routine protocols, image quality, quality assurance, and radiation protection.

Course Learning Objectives

Determine operating protocols for routine computed tomography to include radiation protection and quality assurance; and analyze imaging artifacts

Discuss contrast, contrast administration, contrast safety, and contrast injection techniques

Discuss Computed Tomography equipment

CT dose measurements

Explain ALARA in CT practice

Identify upper and lower extremity anatomy on cross sectional CT images

Discuss CT exam positioning

Describe scanning protocols and procedures

Identify patient diagnosis and appropriate exams

Discuss CT advanced scanning protocols

Discuss CT interventional procedures and PET/CT imaging

Required Textbooks

Computed Tomography Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control, 3^rd Ed, Seeram, Euclid

Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals 3^rd Edition, Lorrie L Kelly and Connie M. Peterson

Workbook – Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 3^rd Edition, Lorrie L. Kelly and Connie M. Peterson

Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Vol. III ,12^th

Edition, Phillip W. Ballinger and Eugene D. Frank

Evaluation Standards

A = 91% - 100%

B = 83% - 90%

C = 78% - 82%

D = 77% - 74%

F = 73% - 0%

Discussion Board Participation 10%

A discussion board is established for this course. Students are required to visit the discussion board and comment at least once a week, which is a minimum of 15 visits during the semester. The first week of class sign in is a required introduction. Regular and continuous participation of classroom discussion boards is 10% of the course grade. It is highly recommended for students to designate a time each week to participate in the discussion. Students choosing to participate only at the beginning and the end of the course to try to comply with the class requirement you will not receive full credit for this activity. The purpose of the discussion board is for interaction between course students. This is a serious activity but have fun with it because it 10% of your grade.

Unit Quizzes 30%

You must complete the quizzes within the allotted time allowed. You have 2 chances to take the timed quizzes\

Mid Term Exam 30%

This is a closed book exam covering course content to date. This will be a proctored exam taken at the testing center. For testing center information please go to https://www.wc.edu/admissions/testing-centers/student-testing-guidelines

Comprehensive Final 30%

This is a closed book exam covering all course content. This will be a proctored exam.

This will be during finals week please do not ask to be absent during this time. Any extenuating circumstance will be at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Progression

Week 1 Class Orientation

Week 2 Chapter 9 quiz

Week 3 Chapter 10 quiz

Week 4 Chapter 13 quiz

Week 5 Class discussion only

Week 6 Chapter 17 quiz

Week 7 Review

Week 8 Midterm

Week 9 Chapter 18 quiz

Week 10 Spring Break

Week 11 Chapter 19 quiz

Week 12 Chapter 20 quiz

Week 13 Upper extremity quiz

Week 14 Lower extremity quiz

Week 15 Review week

Week 16 Final exam

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

SCANS

This course continues the program's attention to the Secretary's Commission on Achieving

Necessary Skills for the workforce.