Scanner Operator Course
Gain mastery in CTPA scanner operations, starting from thorough patient preparation through to precise image reconstruction. Develop key skills in radiation protection, safe contrast administration, quality assurance checks, and efficient reporting procedures to produce top-quality diagnostic images that aid decisive radiology outcomes and enhance patient care.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Scanner Operator Course offers hands-on, step-by-step guidance to perform CTPA scans safely and effectively. You'll cover patient preparation, consent processes, positioning techniques, and vital monitoring, followed by skills in IV cannulation, contrast agent choices, and injection methods. Gain expertise in scan parameters, radiation dose minimisation, image processing, quality assessments, urgent reporting, and seamless PACS integration in a focused, practical approach.
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Develop skills
- Master CTPA protocols to conduct efficient chest PE scans confidently and swiftly.
- Excel in image quality checks by quickly identifying artefacts and using optimal reconstruction and window adjustments.
- Ensure safe contrast handling through proper IV access, precise bolus timing, and immediate extravasation response.
- Prioritise radiation safety in CT by implementing ALARA principles, dose reduction strategies, and emergency preparedness.
- Optimise patient-focused workflows by confirming orders, obtaining consent, monitoring vitals, and communicating effectively.
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