CT Colonography Course for Radiographers 22 May 2021

This Interactive Introduction to CT Colonography has been designed specifically for Radiographers who are interested in CTC, have a special interest in CTC or who regularly undertake CTC’s within their departments. We shall discuss protocols and technique to ensure that you are getting the best possible images, whilst looking at real-life example.

The course has been designed using the SCoR National Best Practice Guidelines for the CT Colonography Service.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes we cover as per the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) CTC Training and Education Framework:

Understand the dietary and bowel preparation requirements for a satisfactory CTC.

Understand the CTC informed consent process

Understand the  standard patient scan positions used during a CTC

Understand the anatomy of the large intestine

Understand common pathologies of the bowel seen on CTC

Understand the principles of using the automated insufflator

Understand the principles of using an anti-spasmolytic

Understand the importance of colonic distension

Understand the principles behind different types of scanning protocols which can be used during a CTC

Understand patient management after the CTC test

Understand the basics of patient management if an adverse event occurs during the CTC