Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge Outcomes
Students will learn to evaluate the technology of MDCT across the related themes of Hardware, Software, Image Quality, Dose & Facility Management. On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the risks posed by computed tomography investigations and devise suitable strategies for application of dose and image quality optimisation principles;
2. Assess new & current technological developments in multidetector CT scanners;
3. Analyse the nature of CT image defects and leverage the parameters & countermeasures that can be employed against them;
4. Critically evaluate & record appropriate quality assurance procedures for CT equipment;
5. Appraise the contribution of CT in other imaging and therapeutic applications;
6. Evaluate equipment procurement through specifications and the equipment management cycle;
Professional Skills
The module will facilitate development of professional skills in the exploration of CT technological principles. On successful completion of this module, students should have developed skills to:
1. Optimise the use of CT technology;
2. Formulate and assess quality programmes for CT technology within national & international frameworks;
3. Procure and manage medical equipment over the complete lifecycle of the equipment;
4. Communicate effectively both individually and as part of a peer group.
Personal Development
• individual communication & presentation skills
• teamwork communication & presentation skills
Indicative Module Content:
Strategies for dose and image quality optimisation;
New & current technological developments in multidetector CT scanners;
CT image defects and countermeasures that can be employed against them;
Quality assurance procedures for CT equipment;
Equipment procurement ;