RAB3110 Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging and Digital Health Technology Course description

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, contemporary trends in parameter selection, post-processing, and image analysis. The course has been developed with a focus on new technology and in-depth study of innovative radiographic imaging methods.

Passed first and second year of the programme or equivalent.

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

• reflect on how digital technology impacts society and individuals
• explain the significance of technological innovation and development for equitable healthcare services and sustainable development
• 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
• explain principles of user-centered design/approaches to optimize the use of new technology in radiology
• explain advanced image processing methods in CT examinations
• assess and explain advanced CT post-processing techniques to improve image quality and diagnostic information

Skills 

• The student canidentify and discuss key sustainability challenges related to digital health technologies
• provide examples of local and global technological differences, both in general and within their own field

General competence

The student can

• critically evaluate digital information flow and understand the algorithms that govern it
• discuss the role of CT in diagnostic imaging today and in the future
• assess the role of innovation within CT

The course includes lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study.

In order to be permitted to sit the exam, the following must have been approved:

• a minimum 80 % attendance at scheduled seminars and skills training

Individual written exam under supervision, up to 3 hours.

No aids permitted.

Letter grade A–F.

All answers are assessed by one examiner.

The assessment arrangement is regularly evaluated. An external program examiner/supervisory examiner participates in the evaluation and provides advice for further quality development of the study program.

5 credits overlap with RAB3100 Advanced CT, and 5 credits overlap with RAB1070 Technology and Society.