Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Students who successfully completed Sectional Anatomy courses while attending other professional programs, may, with department’s permission, enroll in this course without taking prerequisites. Successful completion of this course will allow student to proceed in the Computed Tomography Program. This course may be repeated one time.

Upon completion of this course, the student will:
A. Apply knowledge of cross sectional anatomy to obtain appropriate images in trans-axial, coronal, sagittal and oblique planes of all body systems,
B. Apply knowledge of anatomical landmarks used for positioning, centering and determining scan completion for Computed Tomography imaging.
C. Differentiate between normal and abnormal sectional anatomy to provide appropriate images for each procedure.
D. Apply radiation safety principles and practices as prescribed by professional standards.

Review all concepts and previously presented materials during lecture and on-line components. Complete all on-line course components. Successful completion of (75% or better) both midterm and final examinations.

A. Successful completion of on-line study units by end of term.
B. Successful completion of classroom exercises and homework.
C. Achievement of at least 75% or better on both midterm and final examinations

The student will demonstrate understanding of the following themes, issues, concepts, and develop the following skills:
THEMES, CONCEPTS, ISSUES
A. Head
1. Normal Anatomy of the Head
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
B. Neck
1. Normal Anatomy of the Neck
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
C. Chest/Thorax
1. Normal Anatomy of the Chest/Thorax
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
D. Abdomen
1. Normal Anatomy of the Abdomen
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
E. Female Pelvis
1. Normal Anatomy of the Female Pelvis
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
F. Male Pelvis
1. Normal Anatomy of the Male Pelvis
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
G. Spine / Spinal Cord
1. Normal Anatomy of the Spine/Spinal Cord
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
H. Upper Extremities/Joints
1. Normal Anatomy of the Upper Extremities/Joints
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
I. Lower Extremities/Joints
1. Normal Anatomy of the Lower Extremities/Joints
? Soft tissue structures
? Bony structures
? Vascular structures
2. Normal versus Abnormal Anatomy
? Pathology
? Trauma
3. Anatomical Landmarks
? Patient Positioning
? Exam Completion
4. Technical Factors versus anatomy appearance
? Slice thickness
? Algorithm
COMPETENCIES OR PROCESS SKILLS
A. Observe unit presentations, complete worksheets, on-line unit quizzes,
midterm and final examinations.