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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit has the general objective of consolidating and updating knowledge in the field of TC, according to State of the art new informations and the most recent technological developments providing tools for better critical thinking and evidence-based medicine in the TC diagnostic approach.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6800-25278
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Understanding the basic principles of computed tomography, Image reconstruction, quality and artifacts DICOM, PACS, viewing stations and image display systems. Procedures for performing the examination/obtaining the image in the different anatomical regions (Nervous System, head, thorax and abdomen) Tomographic Anatomy Strategies for reading tomographic studies, drawing up a list of differential diagnoses and writing the tomographic exam report
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Objectives
Objectives
The objectives of the program are to provide students with an understanding CT technology, knowledge of CT acquisition techniques, expertise in image viewing and experience manipulation using DICOM viewing software. Students will obtain the capacity to approach CT interpretation using logic by being able to detect pertinent signs, and generation differential diagnosis list. Students will gain knowledge and the ability to independently interpret common clinical situations in which CT is indicated
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The course combines theoretical and practical content, made available digitally after each class. It emphasizes the integration of theory with hands-on practice to boost student engagement and understanding, while providing up-to-date scientific knowledge. Theoretical classes focus on audiovisual presentations and interactive discussions to promote critical thinking. Practical classes involve clinical case analysis, imaging interpretation, and research-based learning, with close guidance from instructors to encourage scientific rigor and creativity
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References
References
Wisner, E.R. and Zwingenberger, A.L. (2015). Front Matter. In Atlas of Small Animal CT and MRI (eds E.R. Wisner and A.L. Zwingenberger) Schwarz, T., Saunders, J., (2011) Veterinary Computed Tomography. John Wiley and Sons, UK Gielen, I., van Bree, H. (2023) Practical Computed Tomography (CT) Guide for the Small Animal Orthopaedic- and Neurosurgeon. Apple Academic Press Inc., Ontario, Canada. In print
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
