NM 228 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy & CT

2 Credit Hours

CT imaging is assuming a larger role in the practice of nuclear medicine in particular PET/CT. Cross-sectional anatomy will introduce the student to reading CT images. The student will understand how the body is electronically sliced into these images. They will be able to orientate and identify anatomy within the slices. The student will also be instructed in the basics of CT and X-ray generation.

Prerequisite(s): NM 101, NM 101 L, HC 117, HC 119, HC 119 L