RAT 2640 Computed Tomography Practicum

A clinical education course that provides hands-on experience performing computed tomography procedures at an affiliate hospital and/or imaging center. Seven practicum hours per week.

Prerequisites: Approval of Department

Course Outcomes

• Perform patient exams demonstrating humanistic, moral, ethical and efficient patient care techniques.
• Identify and describe related contrast media in terms of characteristics, uses, and potential adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate entry-level performance competencies and describe procedure protocols related to head/neck, thorax, abdomen/pelvis, spine, extremities, and special procedures.
• Operate the computed tomography console and equipment in a effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Perform effective analysis when evaluating the final image for quality, using problem-solving techniques.

Credit Hours: 1

• Practicum: 7 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Radiologic Technology

• Repeatable Credit: Yes
• Offered Online: No