CAT 211 - CT Procedures

Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in CT/MRI diploma or CT certificate program.
Local Corequisite: None

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.