Postgraduate - UnitRAD5111 - Advanced CT radiography and clinical decision making 2

This unit builds upon the first in a series of two advanced CT radiography practice units that incorporate clinical experience with evidence informed research into modern multislice CT practice. The unit will require students to use verified methodologies to implement a range of advanced CT protocols and post-processing approaches when dealing with adult patients who present for lung analysis and cardiac CT studies and musculo-skeletal conditions for which CT is the primary imaging modality. Students will critically examine the evidence informed body of knowledge about CT radiation dose, including CTDI, DLP, effective dose and implement dose minimisation techniques/strategies in lung analysis CT, cardiac studies and musculo-skeletal CT examinations. The unit will acknowledge the importance of clinical judgement and decision making within the context of the delivery of contrast media in the examinations addressed in the unit and the creation of high quality diagnostic multi-planar and 3D images through the competent use of advanced workstations. The development of a CT radiographer commenting system in relation to musculo-skeletal and lung CT examinations for communication to the multi-disciplinary team will also be covered.