Principles of Computed Tomography

This continuing education course gives the imaging professional a better understanding of the physical principles of Computed Tomography (CT). Topics include an overview of mathematical principles, image reconstruction, practical considerations, attenuation and spectral CT.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, XTs, Supervisors and Operators
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Directly Related

  Counts toward the directly related hours Texas MRTs need (at least 12 of 24)
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Describe the mathematical principles underlying computed tomography image acquisition
• 2Explain CT image reconstruction techniques and their clinical applications
• 3Evaluate practical considerations in CT scanning including attenuation factors
• 4Identify the principles and advantages of spectral CT imaging

Course Outline

• •Mathematical Principles of CT
• •Image Reconstruction Techniques
• •Attenuation in Computed Tomography
• •Practical Considerations in CT Scanning
• •Spectral CT: Principles and Applications
• •Advances in CT Technology