ICE 100 - Computed Tomography Certification

1. CT fundamentals
2. Equipment and instrumentation
3. Data acquisition
4. Image processing and reconstruction
5. Patient safety
6. Image quality
7. Procedures
8. Cross-Sectional anatomy
9. Pathology

1. Explain the design of CT scanner generations. (1)
2. Explain how adjusting operator console parameters affect CT image data. (2)
3. Describe the process and the factors that influence data acquisition. (3)
4. Define the tools used, and the postprocessing techniques needed, for image enhancement. (4)
5. Discuss the role and the ethical considerations of the CT technologist in reducing radiation dose including technical factor selection, positioning, and shielding. (5)
6. Discuss factors that affect CT image quality including artifacts. (6)
7. Properly position a patient and select appropriate scan parameters for common CT exams. (7)
8. Identify specific organs or structures on a cross-sectional acquired or reformatted CT image. (8)
9. Identify pathologic processes on CT images. (9)
10. Review CT images for quality, accuracy and completeness. (7-9)