RAD476 (Clinical Practice in Computed Tomography)

This course aims to provide students with the required clinical experience related to Computed Tomography (CT) procedures covered in RAD 472. Students will acquire skills in a variety of CT procedures on essential and advanced CT procedures. Through the integration of theory and practice issues, students are encouraged to further enhance their professional competence in CT scanning using CT lab and hospital visits. The assessment strategy focuses on enhancing generic skills such as problem-solving, presentation skills, reflection and critical evaluation, and involves written coursework, a presentation and an end-of-semester CT image-based written examination.

1. Evaluation of requisition and patient assessment

2. Check of physical facilities readiness.
3. Patient care and management.
4. Equipment operation and technique selection.

5. Patient positioning skills.
6. Radiation protection and safety for patient, self, and others.

7. Image evaluation for proper:
a. Image identification. b. Technical errors.
c. Radiation protection d. Image quality
e. Anatomical parts g. Suspected Pathology