This course aims at introducing the students to the concepts of CT scanning and the physics and equipment behind CT. They will get familiar with different CT scanner generations, types and types of detectors.
Furthermore, they will learn how the CT images are acquired, displayed, manipulated and stored.
The students will get familiar with scanning protocols of each of the following body areas: head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower extremities. They will learn the indications and contraindications of each protocol, in addition to learning the specific anatomy and most common pathologies.
Advanced techniuqes and modern CT scanners are also presented in this course.