CTMI 230 - Pathology and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course focuses on identifying anatomical structure produced by Computed Tomography (CT) scanners. An overview of pathologies commonly seen will be reviewed. A general understanding of descriptions, signs and symptoms and imaging characteristics of those pathologies will be discussed.

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: Winter
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Course Competencies
1. Explore cross-sectional anatomy and pertinent anatomical structures on Computed Tomography (CT) images.

2. Assess imaging applications used in CT to demonstrate various anatomical structures.

3. Examine the terminology used in sectional anatomy and imaging applications.

4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic structures.

5. Examine the terminology commonly used in identifying pathologies.

6. Critique CT images for overall image quality.

7. Explain appropriate techniques used to improve image quality and reduce motion artifact.

8. Explore alternative positioning techniques used to display anatomy.

9. Explore special imaging procedures and trauma protocols.