CT for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
MRTY3116
This unit of study develops the knowledge and understanding of computed tomography (CT) as it applies to nuclear medicine. The focus will be on ensuring quality nuclear medicine CT studies and a high standard of radiation safety. The unit will address radiographic principles and radiation safety; CT instrumentation design and image reconstruction methods; CT scan acquisition and impact of scan parameters on patient dose; attenuation correction and co-registration in nuclear medicine CT systems; and quality control.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: MRTY3116
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No