This unit introduces and develops the students' understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation of computed tomography (CT). CT dosimetry, image quality, quality assurance and relevant regulation are included. This unit also covers the clinical applications with an emphasis on the clinical indications and the CT examinations technique and protocols together with the anatomy and pathology demonstrated and overall patient management.

This unit is co-taught with 10013 Computed Tomography.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review the physical principles of and instrumentation used in CT as related to CT examinations and their imaging parameters;
2. Critically analyse image quality in CT procedures and its impact on visualising anatomy and common pathology;
3. Evaluate the design of and synthesise CT protocols and appropriate technique modifications as may be needed in CT examinations related to the patients' clinical indications; and

4. Synthesise an understanding of the radiation safety and radiation dose considerations encountered CT and compare and contrast this with other ionising radiation medical examinations.

Graduate attributes

1. 麻豆社 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. 麻豆社 graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. 麻豆社 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Skills development

This unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved Medical radiation practice accreditation standards.

Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner

Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer

Domain 2 Professional and ethical practitioner

Domain 3 Communicator and collaborator

Domain 4 Evidence-informed practitioner 

Domain 5 Radiation safety and risk manager

Prerequisites

10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 G AND 10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.