Computed Tomography for Technologists Exam Review

This review book offers excellent preparation for the CT certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as well as the CT portion of the general radiography exam from the ARRT. The book includes an bulleted- outline- format review of content, Registry-style questions with answers and rationales, and a mock exams following the ARRT format. A companion website will offer an online testing simulation engine.

Section I: Physics and Instrumentation 1. Basic Principles of CT 2. Data Acquisition 3. Image Reconstruction 4. Image Display 5. Methods of Data Acquisition 6. Image Quality 7. Quality Assurance 8. Post-Processing 9. Data Management Section II: Patient Care 10. Patient Communication 11. Patient Preparation 12. Contrast Agents 13. Injection Techniques 14. Radiation Dosimetry in CT Section III: Cross Sectional Anatomy 15. Neuroanatomy 16. Thoracic Anatomy 17. Abdominopelvic Anatomy 18. Musculoskeletal Anatomy Section IV: Imaging Procedures and Protocols 19. Neurological Imaging Procedures 20. Thoracic Imaging Procedures 21. Abdomen and Pelvis Imaging Procedures 22. Musculoskeletal Imaging Procedures 23. Interventional CT and CT Fluoroscopy 24. Mock Exam Appendix: Answers to Review Questions