CTMI 220 - Patient Care and Safety in Computed Tomography

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course focuses on patient care delivery in the Computed Tomography (CT) suite. Emphasis will be on radiation safety and contrast administration. Patient education, patient assessment, policies and procedures will also be covered in this course.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program. Registered radiologic technologist (ARRT), radiation therapist (ARRT) and nuclear medicine technologist (ARRT or NMTCB).
Corequisites: None
Recommended: None

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall
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Course Competencies
1. Assess proper procedures for patient screening to include patient education and assessment.

2. Explain age-specific considerations necessary when performing Computed Tomography (CT) procedures.

3. Explain patient care/safety procedures used in CT.

4. Evaluate different types of contrast, routes of administration and dosages commonly administered in CT.

5. Explain patient preparation necessary for CT contrast studies.

6. Explore contrast media reactions and appropriate medical response.

7. Identify radiation physics related to CT.

8. Evaluate radiation protection and dose reduction techniques for the CT patient.

9. Determine the methods for practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital systems.

10. Summarize venipuncture technique.

11. Explore policies and procedures used in CT.

12. Explain medical law as it relates to CT.