CT Chest: The Basics | Xrayetc Course

The course is aimed at experienced CXR reporting radiographers keen to further develop their skills in CXR interpretation through a basic understanding of chest CT. 

The course will be a mixture of lectures and case review.  There will be a focus on CT thoracic anatomy, CT common patterns of disease and the comparison between the appearance on CT and CXR.  There will be discussion on how the radiologist uses CT when reporting a CXR. During the day, delegates will have the opportunity to review a selection of CT and CXR cases on PACs bin prior to discussion. 
 

Learning objectives 

1. To understand anatomy of the lung on CT and how to compare between CT and CXR

2. To understand anatomy of the heart and mediastinum on CT and the comparison between CT and CXR

3. To recognise common patterns of disease on CT including collapse, consolidation 

4. To understand how the radiologist uses CT when reporting CXR 
    

Is this course suitable for me?

The course is designed to be suitable for CXR reporters irrespective of level of experience. 
 

Programme

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Fees

• £300