Student Learning Outcomes

• Examine current and emerging CT technological innovations and their potential impact on medical diagnostics.
• Explain quality control procedures and quality assurance programs for maintaining CT imaging standards.
• Describe the role of informatics and digital systems in CT image management and evaluate their impact on clinical decision-making.
• Evaluate the impact of imaging parameters, patient positioning, and artifacts on CT image quality and describe strategies for artifact reduction.
• Compare data acquisition methods in CT and analyze their impact on image quality and clinical applications.
• Describe radiation protection principles to minimize exposure and ensure ethical practices for patients and healthcare personnel.
• Identify CT scanner components and explain their roles in image formation, reconstruction processes, and postprocessing techniques.
• Explain the fundamental principles of x-ray production and photon interactions with matter and their role in generating diagnostic CT images.