Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CTQIMG
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the factors controlling CT image quality.
Distinguish how various components affect CT image quality.
Differentiate between variables and artifacts that will degrade CT image quality.
Outline:
Section 1: Image Quality
Image Quality
CT Image
Understanding Imaging Factors
Image Noise
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Artifacts
Artifacts Overview
Physics-Based Artifact
Patient Based Artifacts
Scanner Based Artifacts
Summary
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Head Trauma Case Study
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Delia L. Lofton, DHSc, MSOL., R.T. (ARRT), CNMT
Delia Lofton is employed as a Professor of Radiography at Wake Tech Community College located in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has over 20 years of medical imaging experience as a registered radiologic technologist (RT) and certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT). She has earned a Master of Science, Organizational Leadership and a Doctorate in Health Science specializing in Telehealth from Nova Southeastern University.
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.