Studyinfo subject RAB3100 2023 HØST
RAB3100 Computed Tomography Imaging Technology in Depth Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Fordypning i CT
- Study programme
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Bachelorstudium i radiografi
- Weight
- 5.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2023/2024
- Curriculum
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SPRING
2024
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
Language of instruction: Norwegian/English
Computed tomography (CT) provides great opportunities for accurate and detailed diagnosis, and has increased in scope in recent years. The specialisation course in CT focuses on protocol development, new trends in parameter selection, post-processing and image analysis. This course has been developed with a focus on new technology and in-depth study of innovative imaging methods.
Required preliminary courses
Passed first and second year of the programme or equivalent
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student can
explain different CT scan parameters, how they relate to each other and their effect on the image quality and radiation dose of the CT examinations
explain the general principles for CT optimisation with respect to image quality and radiation dose
explain the clinical application of the different protocols
explain optimisation of contrast agent examinations using new technology
describe how advanced new CT technology can be used in optimisation projects
Skills
The student can
apply advanced image processing methods in CT examinations
General competence
The student can
discuss the role of CT in diagnostic imaging at present and in future
assess the role of innovation in the field of CT
Teaching and learning methods
The work and teaching methods include lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study.
Course requirements
The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:
a minimum attendance of 80 % at scheduled seminars and skills training sessions
Assessment
Written home exam in groups of 2-4 students, up to 1,500 words. Duration: 8 hours.
Resit assessment/exam: Students who are awarded the grade "Fail" on the home exam has the right to submit a reworked version once.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted.
Grading scale
Pass/Fail
Examiners
At least 20% of the exam papers will be assessed by one external and one internal examiner. The external examiner's assessment should benefit all students. The remaining papers will be assessed by internal examiners.