CT 102 — Principles and Patient Care in Computed Tomography
(CT) discusses CT image production of routine, trauma, and procedural exams in the adult and pediatric settings. Evaluation of images for quality, patient positioning, and illustrations of anatomy both with and without contrast agents is introduced. Patient safety topics in preparing for the CT exams utilizing contrast agents is examined. The different types of vascular access devices are analyzed for use with the power injector for contrast administration. The power injector functionality and utilization is assessed. Prerequisites: Admission to the Computed Tomography (CT) program and Reading Proficiency