Register
What you will learn

Course description: 

This course introduces basic radiation dose and safety risks and how they relate to the system part of the CT scanner. This learning activity also identifies dose influencers, dose modulation, and different reconstruction techniques.

Within this course several types of materials are used to encourage learning including an interactive elearning module, a resource, and an assessment.

Currency: 

USD

Course objectives: 

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the risks of working with radiation.
  • Define ionizing radiation.
  • Explain why radiation is used.
  • List different ways to measure a dose of radiation.
  • Describe the system parts of a CT scanner.
  • Describe scatter and how it relates to the system design.
  • Explain how system design influences dose.
  • Define the parameters that influence dose.
  • Describe how collimation effects dose.
  • Define the different dose tool options.
  • Explain dose and image quality.
  • Describe the influence of the reconstruction to the dose.
  • Identify different reconstruction techniques.
Course details

Delivery method: 

  • eLearning

Language: 

  • English

Duration: 

1.5 Hours

Course disclaimer: 

The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website.

Course tabs

Brochures/Travel Policy
No brochures are available for this course