This course compliments the didactic course in CT scanning and provides CT experiences in a contemporary CT imaging department. Students will be assigned to CT clinical sites and placed alongside experienced CT technologists. Areas to be covered during this clinical practicum include CT patient care, physician communications, CT scanning protocols, image quality assessment and quality control, CT scanner operation and patient and operator safety. Students will demonstrate competency in basic, entry-level CT procedures and will be prepared to continue the post-graduation clinical requirements for CT certification.
Prerequisites
NR 364 Health Assessment, NR 320 Fundamentals of Nursing I, NR 415 Health in Senior Adults (concurrent), NR 363 Pharmacology II, NR 352 Pathophysiology