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Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Radiography > Radiography Theory
XRCT

Materials Included:

  • XRCT Text
  • XRCT Video
  • XRCT Anatomy
  • XRCT Quiz
This module covers the basic principles of CT, spiral CT and MRI scanning, the differences between them, and advantages of each.

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Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are imaging technologies that create cross sections or "slices" of the body part being scanned. This module covers the basic principles of CT, spiral CT and MRI scanning, the differences between them, and advantages of each. It provides an understanding of the technology and techniques involved in using these advanced imaging modalities. If you are studying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) registry exams, this module is ideal.

 

You’ll learn

  • what computed tomography is and how it is achieved
  • the differences between conventional tomography, computed tomography, and spiral computed tomography
  • to identify the different components of a CT system and visualize how a CT system works
  • to describe how MRI works, and its indications and contraindications
  • much more (see “content details” for more specific information)
Introduction
Step 1 - Computed tomography
Step 1.1 - Principles of operation
Step 1.2 - Generations of CT scanners
Step 1.3 - System components
Step 1.4 - Image characteristics and reconstruction
Step 1.5 - Image quality
Step 1.6 - CT cross-section anatomy
Step 2 - Spiral computed tomography
Step 2.1 - Imaging principles
Step 2.2 - System design
Step 2.3 - Imaging techniques
Step 2.4 - Advantages and disadvantages of mulitslice spiral CT
Step 3 - Magnetic resonance imaging
Step 3.1 - Principles
Step 3.2 - Equipment
Step 3.3 - Application and safety
Step 3.4 - Technique
Step 3.5 - Application
Step 3.6 - Comparison of CT and MR images
  • Explain the purpose, principles, and application of computed tomography (CT)
  • Discuss the concepts of transverse tomography, translation, and reconstruction of images
  • Discuss the design features that make spiral computed tomography possible
  • Explain the spiral imaging principles of interpolation, pitch, index, and section sensitivity
  • Identify the appearance of contrast media on a CT image
  • Identify basic cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax, and abdomen on diagrams, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CT images
  • Explain the purpose, principles, and application of MRI
  • Identify the appearance of T1 and T2 MRI images

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