Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/36 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/36 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000368

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

CT'S HISTORY
IMAGES' DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY:
- imaging basics;
- reconstruction methods;
- matrix, pixel and voxel;
- CT number and Hounsfield scale;
- spatial resolution, contrast resolution and noise;
- artefacts.
SCAN PARAMETERS:
- scan field of view (SFOV);
- field of view (FOV);
- matrix;
- section thickness;
- pitch (spiral CT);
- sampling frequency and number of projections;
- exposition data (mAs and kVp);
- window width and window level;
- kernel filters.
CONTRAST MEDIA (CM)
CHEST CT PROTOCOLS:
- routine chest CT without contrast;
- pulmonary nodule CT;
- high-resolution chest CT (HRCT);
- pulmonary embolism CT;
- aneurysm CT;
- aortic dissection CT;
- staging CT.
ABDOMEN CT PROTOCOLS:
- acute abdomen;
- liver CT;
- pancreas CT;
- kidneys CT;
- aneurysm CT;
- staging CT;
- virtual colonoscopy;
- enema CT.
HEAD AND NECK PROTOCOLS:
- larynx pathology CT;
- supra-aortic vessels CT;
- facial bones CT;
- skull/encephalon CT.
CARDIAC CT PROTOCOLS
LOWER EXTREMITIES CT PROTOCOLS
POLYTRAUMA CT PROTOCOLS
SKELETAL SITES CT PROTOCOLS
IMAGE POST-PROCESSING:
- display console;
- lenght and density measurements;
- secondary reconstructions and enlargement;
- multiplanar reconstructions and 3D.
DOSE

Bibliography

Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

Frontal lessons.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation will focus on the knowledge and correct use of CT protocols.

Exam language

Italiano.