Course Descriptions

Courses matching CAT

		Hrs Per Week:			Sem Hrs:
Prefix No	Course Name	Class	Lab	Clin/Exp	Credit
CAT 210	CT Physics & Equipment	3.0	0.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the system operations and components, image processing and display, image quality, and artifacts in computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on the data acquisition components, tissue attenuation conversions, image manipulation, and factors controlling image resolution. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the physics and instrumentation used in computed tomography.
CAT 211	CT Procedures	4.0	0.0	0.0	4.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CAT 210
This course is designed to cover specialized patient care, cross-sectional anatomy, contrast media, and scanning procedures in computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and monitoring, contrast agents' use, radiation safety, methods of data acquisition, and identification of cross-sectional anatomy. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate all facets of the imaging procedures in computed tomography.
CAT 231	CT Clinical Practicum	0.0	0.0	33.0	11.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.