Short Learning Programme

Principles & Clinical Applications of Computed Tomography

This short learning programme is offered, and the purpose of this programme is to provide Radiographers who wish to work in the Computed Tomography (CT) department an opportunity to learn this technology and have a better understanding of this evolving technology.
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Online
Course

5 weeks
(including 1-week virtual sessions) 

September
2025

Your
Outcomes

 40 CEU Credits + Certificate

Programme Details

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The programme will provide you with an opportunity to improve your technical and clinical skills required to operate the CT equipment competently. This programme is certified by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and CEU credits awarded by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Upon completion of the programme (attendance and assessments), participants will be awarded with a 40 CEU credits with a certificate of competence. You will be equipped with knowledge and clinical skills to apply appropriate scanning protocols to demonstrate pathology and anatomy, while applying various radiation dose reduction techniques.

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

The following topics will be covered:

  • CT technology evolution
  • CT data acquisition, image reconstruction and post-processing
  • Optimization of CT image quality and CT patient dose reduction
  • Selection of appropriate imaging/scanning protocols
  • Pattern Recognition
  • CT quality control
  • Ethics: ethical concepts as applied in healthcare practice

Certification included

  • Who should attend?

    This short learning programme is intended Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiotherapy.

  • Entry Requirements

    This programme is aimed at Radiographers who have a minimum of a National Diploma, B-Tech or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiotherapy wishing to enter the field of CT scanning with no previous experience as well as radiographers who have worked in CT without extensive formal training. Radiographers are expected to have a theoretical and practical background in cross-sectional anatomy

  • Delivery Mode

    This programme will be delivered virtual.

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