Course Overview
This is an essential and comprehensive course for new and experienced radiographers wishing to start or update their knowledge of Cardiac CT and bring best practices to their department. The course is hands-on with interactive DICOM cases and essential knowledge-based lectures, with plenty of time for questions throughout. You will learn from established experts who will guide you throughout the day.
What You'll Learn
- โ How to set up and optimise a Cardiac CT service within your department
- โ Clinical indications, patient selection, and appropriate referral criteria
- โ Scanning parameters, acquisition protocols, and ECG-gating strategies
- โ Patient preparation, heart rate control, and safe medication administration
- โ TAVI scanning technique, planning, and key reporting requirements
- โ Systematic image interpretation and structured reporting frameworks
Curriculum โ 7 Modules
- 01 Setting Up a Cardiac CT Service
- 02 Indications & Patient Selection
- 03 Scanning Parameters & Protocols
- 04 Patient Preparation & Rate Control
- 05 TAVI Scanning
- 06 Image Interpretation & Reporting
- 07 Case Reviews & Discussion
Who Is This For?
Designed for radiographers and radiologists โ both new to Cardiac CT and those seeking to update their existing practice. Ideal for departments establishing or expanding their cardiac imaging service. Whether you are just starting out or looking to formalise your skills, this course meets you where you are.
