ID:
TR31C2F
Duration (hours):
12
CFU:
1
SSD:
SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE APPLICATE
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES/CORSO GENERICO Year: 3
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (03/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the physical principles of Computed Tomography (CT), with particular reference to cardiac, whole-body, and joint CT acquisitions.
Know and apply the main Cardiac CT protocols, including protocols for TAVI planning, adapting acquisition parameters according to patient clinical conditions and diagnostic indications.
Properly manage patient preparation for CT examinations, with particular focus on cardiac imaging, ECG synchronization, and optimization of the image quality–dose balance.
Understand and apply whole-body CT protocols for oncological follow-up, interpreting different acquisition phases and CT image variations related to scan timing.
Understand iodinated contrast media, including their physical, chemical, and pharmacodynamic principles, administration techniques, adverse events, and main clinical applications.
Select and optimize CT acquisition techniques according to the clinical question, anatomical district, and patient-specific conditions.
Apply the main post-processing techniques, particularly Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) and Volume Rendering Techniques (VRT), recognizing their diagnostic value and appropriate clinical use.
Develop critical image analysis skills, integrating clinical, technical, and diagnostic information while adhering to principles of appropriateness and patient safety.
Acquire the competencies required to understand and apply CT protocols for major trauma in the Emergency Department, adapting acquisition strategies to the patient’s clinical condition and hemodynamic status in order to ensure rapid and effective diagnosis of time-dependent injuries.
Course Prerequisites
Essential prerequisites for attending the course include theoretical knowledge of Computed Tomography equipment and basic concepts of macroanatomy.
Teaching Methods
The teaching activity is conducted in the classroom and includes a theoretical presentation of the topics, integrated with discussion and debate sessions with students through the analysis of clinical cases.
Assessment Methods
Student learning assessment is conducted through a written multiple-choice examination, designed to evaluate the achievement of the course learning objectives and expected learning outcomes. The test consists of multiple-choice questions covering the theoretical and applied contents of the course, with particular reference to the physical principles of CT, diagnostic protocols, use of contrast media, and the appropriate clinical application of imaging procedures.
The assessment is expressed using the thirty-point grading scale (out of 30). The final grade is entirely determined by the written examination, which accounts for 100% of the final mark (30/30). Passing the exam requires the achievement of the minimum passing score established by the academic regulations.
The examination allows evaluation of:
knowledge and understanding of the theoretical content covered in the course;
the ability to apply knowledge to different clinical scenarios;
critical reasoning skills in selecting the most appropriate answers;
mastery of technical and specialist terminology.
The assessment methods are consistent with the course learning objectives and are designed to effectively distinguish different levels of student achievement.
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Contents
The course provides a theoretical and practical overview of the main Computed Tomography (CT) protocols, with particular focus on cardiovascular, oncological, and musculoskeletal applications, aimed at developing technical competence and critical reasoning in the clinical use of CT examinations.
Specific attention is devoted to cardiac CT protocols, with in-depth analysis of Cardiac CT and TAVI planning protocols, addressing the physical principles of operation, acquisition techniques, ECG synchronization, technical parameter optimization based on patient clinical conditions, and diagnostic indications. Particular emphasis is placed on patient preparation, heart rate control, and optimization of the image quality–dose balance.
The module also covers whole-body CT protocols for oncological follow-up, including the underlying physical principles, diagnostic applications according to different clinical scenarios, scan timing, and variations in CT image appearance across different acquisition phases (arterial, portal venous, and delayed phases). Strategies for optimizing contrast enhancement and radiation dose are discussed.
A dedicated section focuses on iodinated contrast media, addressing their physical, chemical, and pharmacodynamic principles, administration techniques, adverse events, and main clinical applications across different anatomical districts.
The course also addresses the management of major trauma in the Emergency Department, with specific focus on dedicated CT protocols for the polytrauma patient. Criteria for the appropriate use of CT imaging in emergency settings are discussed, along with the organization of the diagnostic workflow, whole-body trauma CT acquisition protocols, contrast-enhanced phases, and strategies for optimizing the quality–dose–time balance. Particular emphasis is placed on adapting CT protocols according to the patient’s hemodynamic status, clinical suspicion, and the need for rapid identification of time-dependent injuries, as well as on the role of MPR, MIP, and VRT reconstructions in supporting clinical decision-making.
Finally, the course addresses joint CT protocols and the main post-processing techniques, with particular emphasis on Multiplanar Reconstructions (MPR) and Volume Rendering Techniques (VRT), highlighting their diagnostic value and their role in anatomical and pathological assessment.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The lecturer is available for student consultations by appointment, arranged via institutional email contact at lorispenna1992@gmail.com. Additional learning activities include training internships at ASL 2 Abruzzo, SS Annunziata Hospital in Chieti.
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IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES
Bachelor’s Degree
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