Course Details

Who is it for?

This course is essential for all members of the imaging and radiation oncology team including radiographers, radiologists, oncologists, physicists, technicians, technologists and others.  

Why do this course?

This course will enable you to fulfil your CT responsibilities safely and effectively, following the latest radiation safety guidelines. Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the CT technology and physics of image formation, as well as correct practice for patient preparation, contrast administration, scanning protocols and CT optimisation.

About this course

It comprises approximately three hours of narrated video content divided into digestible twenty minute sessions, together with test questions throughout and an assessment at the end, awarding a CPD certificate. Footage includes illustrations, animations, live action, and recorded interviews.
This video course provides 5 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of The Royal College of Radiologists, and has been approved for professional accreditation by the College of Radiographers until June 2027.

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The course is comprehensive, written by some of the UK’s foremost CT professionals working in clinical settings, peer reviewed, and with contributions from leading experts. It uses proven educational techniques to make it engaging and memorable and it is designed to be relevant to the practical needs of busy professionals.

Section 1: CT technology and physics of image formation
Section 2: Patient Preparation
Section 3: Contrast administration
Section 4: CT scan protocols
Section 5: Advanced techniques
Section 6: Scanning children
Section 7: Image quality and radiation dose
Section 8: CT optimisation
Section 9: Basic CT anatomy and pathology

Course Creators

Course Directors: Martine Harris (Lead Research Radiographer, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust), Jane Edwards (Clinical Scientist, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust) and David Edwards (CT Modality Lead, Cleveland Clinic London).

Expert Panel: Elly Castellano (Principal Physicist (Diagnostic Radiology), Royal Marsden), Natalie Gartland (Imaging services manager, Royal Brompton) and Tom Minden (CT Superintendent, Great Ormond Street)

Interviewees:Gareth Iball (Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiography (Medical Physics), University of Bradford), Elizabeth Shaw (Lead CT Superintendent Radiographer, Royal Brompton Hospital), and David Platten (Medical Physics Expert and Principal Physicist, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust).