Computed Tomography - Basic Principles and Good Practice

Course Description

This course is designed to give students the basic principles of CT imaging and the clinical background needed to understand CT exams and care for patients in this setting. This course will cover the production of x-rays, CT camera design and operation, factors affecting image quality, Ct quality control, CT unit safety and dosimetry, cross sectional anatomy, contrast agents, patient assessment for CT exams, and indications for commonly performed studies, CT procedures and protocols, and common pathology seen on CT.

Dates/Times/Location

Day & Times: Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Class begins: January 19 and ends on May 17, 2012

(Class will not meet on April 12th.)

Location: UB South Campus, 104 Parker Hall

Exams

Exams will be scheduled on selected Thursday evenings and will be given 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. There will be a total of 3 or 4 exams.

Required Texts

Multi-Detector CT Physics: The Basics - Technology, Image Quality & Radiation Dose by: Mahadevappa Mahesh
Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach by: Denise L. Lazo

Instructor

Mr. Dane Franklin, RT (CT)

Mr. Franklin obtained his CT experience at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Dane teaches radiological technology at NCCC and teaches selected classes as clinical instructor for the UB NMT Program. Mr. Franklin holds the following degrees: A.A.S. Radiological Technology, and B.S. Career and Technical Education. Mr. Franklin is currently pursuing an MBA.

Mr. Franklin's credentials include: New York State Licensed Radiological Technologist; New York State Injection of Contrast Medium Certification; CPR / AED Certification; ARRT Registered Radiological Technologist; and ARRT Registered Computed Tomography Technologist. Mr. Franklin presented Iodinated Contrast: What Technologists Need to Know to the Eastern Great Lakes Chapter of the SNM October 2009.

Course Syllabus

Please click this link to preview the course syllabus: Computed Tomography Course Schedule - Syllabus Spring 2012.pdf

Course Fee

The course registration fee of $1,195 must be paid in full at the time of registration. The course fee does not include required textbooks. Students can search online for textbooks and are expected to make their own arrangements to purchase books in time for the first class session.

Registration

For your convenience, you are encouraged to register online. Please have your credit card available to complete the registration process.

We accept the following credit cards: Click here to register If you want to register by FAX or mail, please call 829-3131 or email: mfcadmin@buffalo.edu

Payment of Program Fees/Refund Policy

Course fees are listed with each noncredit. Students registered for noncredit courses may receive a full refund if our office is notified in writing prior to the first day of class. Noncredit course fees will not be refunded starting with the first day of class.

Certficate of Completion and CEU Requirements

Students will be awarded 6 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) and a University at Buffalo-Certificate of Completion upon successfull completion of course requirements. Students are expected to meet program requirements as specified in the course syllabus.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact our office

The State University of New York at Buffalo

Millard Fillmore College
3435 Main Street, 128 Parker Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214-3007
Telephone: (716) 829-3131

FAX: (716) 829-2475

Email: mfcadmin@buffalo.edu