RADS 440 - CT Clinical Internship (3)

Prerequisites: BIOL 144C
This course is designed to provide the student with experience in the clinical environment of computed tomography. Throughout this course, the student will gain valuable experience in imaging techniques, protocols, scanning procedures, acquisition methods, parameter selection, and contrast use and administration. The student will also demonstrate the ability to obtain a pertinent patient history and employ proper patient screening techniques. As clinical experience is gained, the student will refine imaging techniques and scanning procedures while progressing in and improving upon deductive reasoning and critical thinking in the clinical setting. The student will be placed under direct supervision of a CT technologist. (Pass/No Pass)