CT for Technologists
1: System Components

OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images. A successful CT examination is the culmination of many variables under the direct control of the technologist. Comprehension of CT system components, image formation, image quality, postprocessing techniques, archiving, quality assurance testing, artifacts, and radiation safety is the responsibility of the radiologic technologist to ensure optimal image quality and safe and effective patient care. 

CT for Technologists: 1. System Components introduces the learner to the components of the CT unit, including parts of the computer and scanner. The function of each of the components is addressed, and the variation in configurations of scanners is discussed.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After concluding this educational activity, the reader will be able to:

• Identify the components of the CT computer and describe each of their functions
• Explain the mechanical interactions of the gantry scanner components
• Compare the characteristics of the various generations and types of scanners

ACCREDITATION and EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 1.0 hour of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

TUITION
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FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Bernard Assadourian, RT (R)(CT)
CT Lead Technologist
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Bernard has served as CT Lead Technologist at the New York University, Langone Medical Center Department of Radiology for over ten years.

He has traveled to the Middle East to lecture on cardiac CTA. Bernard co-authored previous editions of the CT for Technologists series, specifically on spine and musculoskeletal imaging.

Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT)
Manager, Image Processing Lab
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Emilio has served as Manager of the Image Processing Lab at New York University, Langone Medical Center Department of Radiology for four years. Prior to assuming this responsibility, he managed the CT Department.

He has lectured on CT and image processing in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Emilio co-authored previous editions of the CT for Technologists series, including neuroimaging and imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
ICPME is committed to providing learners with high-quality continuing education (CE) that promotes improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

A conflict of interest (COI) exists when an individual has both a financial relationship with a commercial interest and the opportunity to control the content of CME relating to the product or services of that commercial interest. A commercial interest is defined as any proprietary entity producing healthcare goods or services with the following exemptions: (1) governmental agencies, eg, the NIH; (2) not-for-profit organizations; and (3) CME honorarium received by the faculty or advisers, planners and managers or their spouse/life partner.

The following faculty, planners, advisers, and managers have reported these relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CE activity:

Bernard Assadourian, RT (R)(CT), has no conflicts to report.
Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT), has received consulting fees from Siemens Medical Solutions.
Linda McLean, MS, has no conflicts to report.
Victoria Phoenix, BS, has no conflicts to report.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special thanks to Jason Lincoln, BS, RT (R)(CT), Clinical Coordinator, CT Imaging Technology, Forsyth Technical Community College, for his contributions, as well as to the authors of the original series for their significant and lasting contributions to this educational material: Jennifer McNew, RT (R)(CT); Tomi Brandt, MPA, RT (R)(M)(QM); and Alec J. Megibow, MD, MPH, FACR.

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Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.