Competency information

Details

Identify the anatomical structures in the head and neck from a computed tomography (CT) scan of a normal subject.

Considerations

  • Correct patient identification.
  • Procedures to obtain CT images of the head and neck.
  • Normal anatomy of the head and neck.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of CT.
  • Systematic methods to review CT scans.
  • Relevant health and safety policies for the imaging department for the safe use of ionising and non-ionising imaging equipment.
  • How different imaging tests contribute to the holistic approach in the diagnosis and management of relevant common conditions.
  • Choice of test equipment and the safety, calibration and quality assurance checks required for diagnostic imaging equipment services.
  • The selection of a particular imaging modality in preference to another.
  • Key research and development areas that are likely to translate to improvements in imaging technique.
  • Confidentiality and information governance issues related to data imaging systems.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Identify anatomical structures in the head and neck using digital imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray).