Study Guide

Objectives

This course includes essential knowledge of computed tomography and performance of computed tomography examinations, first aid, acute imaging and intravenous cannulation.

After completing the course, the student:
• knows the key concepts of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices that are utilized in professional studies
• knows the structure and operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• knows the principles of safe working in CT examinations and know how to act in cases of emergency
• knows the most common CT examinations carried out to adults and children
• knows how to guide patients in CT examinations
• knows how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can name anatomic structures in a CT image and apply their knowledge of topographic anatomy in CT examinations
• can discern the findings discovered with CT
• can perform the most common x-ray examinations of extremities and body according to the procedure of x-ray examination in acute situations

Content

• the principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices with auxiliary equipment
• examination process in CT examinations
• children in CT examinations
• safety in CT examinations
• use of contrast media in CT examinations
• first aid
• optimizing the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• radiology
• performing x-ray examinations in acute situations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• can describe the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can recognize and name concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name anatomic structures in a CT image
• can describe the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can describe the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can describe how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can describe how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can describe the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• can explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name and recognize anatomic structures in a CT image
• can explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• can reasonably explain the operating principles of Computed Tomography and CBCT devices
• can reasonably explain concepts related to Computed Tomography and CBCT
• can name and recognize anatomic structures and discern their relationship to each other in a CT image
• can reasonably explain the process of CT examination and guidance of patients
• can reasonably explain the principles of safe working in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain how to optimize the dose of radiation in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain how to act in cases of emergency in CT examinations
• can reasonably explain the principles of the use of contrast media used in CT examinations