CAT 230 - Basic Principles of Computed Tomography

CAT 230 - Basic Principles of Computed Tomography This Basic Principles of Computed Tomography course is designed to prepare you to properly and safely operate the CT imaging system. You will cover various aspects of the CT system, including the most important basics and procedures of the system, as well as how to obtain the best image, collect data, and correctly process CT images. This course has 1 Credit Unit that will assist you in learning about computed tomography. COURSE OUTCOMES Explain the principles and fundamentals of performing computed tomography Summarize the roles of the technologist during computed tomography exams Describe basic computed tomography practice standards
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Institution:
Linn-Benton Virtual College
Project Name:
LB iLearn Online
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Medical, Imaging, Imaging, CT, Diagnostic Imaging

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Oregon Imaging Centers = provided content
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 credit ~ 30 hours of student time
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality Note:
This course was subjected to a six step review process: 1. A SME creates the outline and all content. The course is submitted to a course developer for implementation into the CANVAS LMS system. Areas of confusion or items that need additional clarity are identified and remediated. 3. An instructional design checklist is applied to ensure ADA, UDL, and Creative Commons compliance. 3. Course is reviewed using a modified Quality Matters Rubric. 4. The initial offering is by the original SME to identify other necessary revisions. 5. Course goes through a secondary Quality Improvement process evaluation by an Instructional Designer and is subject to a Quality Improvement checklist. 6. Course is reviewed by third-party evaluator acting in the role of a SME.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Diagnostic Imaging

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Transcript Provided With Audio Content

Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
LB iLearn Online
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.