Advanced CT and clinical decision making 2

This unit builds upon the first in a series of two advanced CT radiography practice units that incorporate clinical experience with evidence informed research into modern multislice CT

practice.

The unit will require radiographers to use verified methodologies to implement a range of CT protocols with paediatric patients in an adult imaging centre as well as advanced CT protocols and post-processing approaches with adult patients who present for lung analysis, cardiac CT studies and musculo-skeletal conditions where CT is the primary imaging modality.

Radiographers will critically examine the evidence informed body of knowledge about CT radiation dose, including CTDI, DLP, effective dose and implement dose minimisation techniques/strategies in lung analysis CT, cardiac studies and musculo-skeletal CT examinations.

The unit will acknowledge the importance of clinical judgement and decision making within the context of the delivery of contrast media in the examinations addressed in the unit and the creation of high quality diagnostic multi-planar and 3D images through the competent use of advanced workstations.

Upon completion of this unit, Radiographers will be able to inform the multi-disciplinary team about technical aspects and normal and abnormal CT appearances of musculo-skeletal and lung CT examinations.