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

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