DRIT –2
Paper-1
Paper Code-0502201
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & PATHOLOGY
| Topic | Learning outcomes(At the end of the training program student should be able to) | Teaching Guidelines | Teaching Methods | Hrs |
| Patient preparation for Special procedure and related contrast Media | Explain indication, contraindication and reactions of contrast media | Contrastmedia, types of contrast media, contra indications for contrast media, reactions to contrast, anaphylactic shock, Myocardial Infarction. Emergency in Radiology Department, emergency drugs and its dose. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
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| Excretory System: | Demonstrate how to take in minimum numbers of exposures in each special investigation | Introduction, pathology of urinary system, indications, apparatus,procedure and patient care. Intravenous pyelography / Intra venous Urography, Retrograde, Urethrography, Micturation, Cysto-Urethrography, Percutaneous nephorostomy |
Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
14 |
| Biliary tree | Demonstrate the positioning and technique of the special studies. | Introduction, pathology of biliary tree, indications, apparatus, procedureand patient care. Oral Cholecystography, Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography, T-Tube Cholangiography, Bronchography, Arthrograpgy, Myelography, Dacrocystography (DCG), Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, sialography | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Tutorials |
12 |
| G.I.Tract | Explain the technique of all GIT study according to investigation | Introduction, pathology of GI tract, indications, apparatus, procedure andpatient care Barium Swallow, Barium Meal Study, Small bowel Enema, Barium meal Follow Through, Barium Enema, Double Contrast Studies, Gastrograffin study |
Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions Tutorials |
14 |
| Introduction, Indications, Contraindications, Apparatus, Procedure technique and Patient Care: | Demonstrate surface anatomy.
To be able to know the technique behind the radiography |
Hysterosalpingography (HSG), High K.V Technique, Soft tissue Radiography, Air gap technique, Forensic Radiography, Foreign bodies Radiography, Theatre Radiography,Radiography in Emergency Room, Macroradiography Conventional Tomography |
Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions Tutorials |
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MRI, CT, USG
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Enumerate the related anatomy | Imaging techniques related pathology including cross sectional anatomy | Dedicated lectures Tutorials |
14 |
DRIT –2
Paper-1
PRACTICAL
Paper Code-0502201
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & PATHOLOGY
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DRIT –2
Paper-2
Paper Code-0502202
ULTRASOUND, MAMMOGRAPHY &
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
| Topic | Learning outcomes(At the end of the training program student should be able to) | Teaching Guidelines | Teaching Methods | Hrs |
| Mammography | Perform the procedure of mammography scanning | Dedicated mammographic unit and its special features, MammographicPositioning and technical considerations, film screen mammography, digital mammography | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
8 |
| Ultrasound | Enumerate the principle of USG equipment.
Explain the types of transducers and its uses according to scan. Demonstrate the switches and knobs of USG equipment |
Principle & history of Ultrasound, advantages and disadvantages ofultrasound, Types of Ultrasound, Equipment description, Indication and Clinical Application, Physics of ultrasound imaging, Physics of transducers, Physics of Doppler, Ultrasound tissue characterization, Potential for three dimensional ultrasound, Artifacts in ultrasound, Comparison of ultrasound equipment Computerization of data, Image recording, Ultrasound jelly & Safety of ultrasound. |
Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
| Abdomen and pelvis ultrasound | Demonstrate the patient preparation of USG scans. | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation,positioning and scanning technique. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Tutorials |
10 |
| Neck |
Demonstrate and Explain the patient preparation of USG scans. |
Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning and scanningtechnique. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Tutorials |
18 |
| Orbit | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning and scanningtechnique. |
10 |
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| Submandibular gland | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning andscanning technique. |
12 |
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| Thorax | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning and scanningtechnique |
10 |
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| Breast | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning and scanningtechnique. |
8 |
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| Scrotum | Pathologies and indications, patient preparation, positioning and scanningtechnique |
12 |
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| Color Doppler imaging. The obstetric Ultrasound examination |
Demonstrate the patient preparation of USG scans.
Explain how to handle the register, consent forms filling of under act of PC & PNDT patient’s scans |
Method of gynecologic ultrasound examination,Assessment of Normal fetal growth, fetal behavior states, fetal breathing movements, fetal cardiac activity. | Dedicated lectures
Demonstrations Seminars |
10 |
| USG Contrast Media | Explain physiology behind the USG contrast media | Types of Ultrasound Contrast media and its advantages | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions |
18 |
| Echocardiography: | Explain patient preparation. | Introduction, indication and image formation. Uses of color Dopplerin echocardiography and equipment description with transducer. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations |
10 |
DRIT –2
Paper-2
Paper Code-0502202
ULTRASOUND, MAMMOGRAPHY &
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
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| USG: Equipment, Transducer, Applications of various procedures in well-equipped Hospitalsand Diagnostic Centers Patient Preparation for ultrasound whole abdomen, upper abdomen, lower abdomen (pelvis), Obstetrics (pregnancy) Level- I & II Contrast media in USG Imaging of mammography, positioning, all views, operation of mammography equipment,types of film and screen in mammography. Echocardiography: Indication and image formation. Uses of color Doppler inechocardiography and equipment description with transducer |
DRIT –2
Paper-3
Paper Code-0502203
CT-BASIC PRINCIPLE AND TECHNIQUES
| Topic | Learning outcomes(At the end of the training program student should be able to) | Teaching Guidelines | Teaching Methods | Hrs |
| C.T.Scan: | Demonstrate surface anatomy, MSK, Vascular and cardiopulmonary system. | Basic principle of CT scan, history of CT Scan, EMI, advantages anddisadvantages, Equipment description. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
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| Computed Tomography: | Enumerate- distinguish all types of bones, joints and connective tissue | Scanning principle, Image acquisition, Image reconstruction,Image manipulation, Image display and documentation, Scanning parameters. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| Generation of CT Scanner, | Explain the history and generations | Advantages and disadvantages. | Dedicated lectures Seminars Group discussion |
12 |
| NCCT & CECT | Perform the scan and Demonstrate all technical aspects and protocols | Brain, Face, Sinuses, Neck, Mastoid, Temporal Bone (HRCT), Pituitary, IAC, Thorax (Routine & HRCT), Abdomen, Pelvis, Extremities: Indications. Contraindications, Patient preparation, Protocols and patient care. | Dedicated lectures Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
20 |
| Artefacts | Explain different types of Artefacts and correction | CT Scanner artefactsand their correction. | Dedicated lectures Demonstration Group discussions Tutorials |
8 |
| Contrast media used in CT | Perform contrast scans &calculate contrast dose as per patient and management of contrast reaction. | Dose, indications, contra indications and adverseeffects. Emergency drugs stored in CT scan room | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| Quality assurance and quality control | Demonstrate the QA and QC doing himself and take care of QA & QC papers | Purpose, Benefit and record maintaining or QA & QC | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
DRIT –2
Paper-3
Paper Code-0502203
CT-BASIC PRINCIPLE AND TECHNIQUES
PRACTICAL
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DRIT –2
Paper-4
Paper Code-0502204
MRI-BASIC PRINCIPLE AND TECHNIQUES
| Topic | Learning outcomes(At the end of the training program student should be able to) | Teaching Guidelines | Teaching Methods | Hrs |
| MRI | Enumerate the principle and hardware of the equipment. | History of MRI, Magnetism, Basic Principle, hardware etc | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
| Contrast media | Explain the dose of contrast media. | Types of Contrast agents used in MRI | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| Imaging Instrumentation | Demonstrate how to take good quality of image | Physical and physiological basis of magnetic relaxation,Image contrast and noise | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| Basic pulse sequences | Perform the scan &Should know the principle of protocol | Spin Echo, Inversion Recovery, Gradient Echo | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
| Bio-effects and safety in MRI | Demonstrate the patient care in MRI | Hazards, Bio-effects and safety in MRI. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| MRI (Plain & Contrast) | Enumerate technical aspects, protocol and planning techniques for all scans | Brain, Face, Sinuses, Neck, Mastoids, Pituitary, Salivary gland, IAC, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Whole Spine, Extremities: Indications. Contraindications, Patient preparation, Protocols and patient care. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
| Artefacts | Enumerate all types of artefacts and its correction | Artefacts in MRIand their correction.
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Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
14 |
DRIT –2
Paper-4
Paper Code-0502204
MRI-BASIC PRINCIPLE AND TECHNIQUES
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DRIT –2
Paper-5
Paper Code-0502205
RADIATION HAZARDS & RADIATION PROTECTION
| Topic | Learning outcomes(At the end of the training program student should be able to) | Teaching Guidelines | Teaching Methods | Hrs |
| Radiation protection | Enumerate the guidelines of all respective organization. | Principles, history & development- National & internationalagencies, AERB, BARC, ICRP, WHO, IAEA and their role. Equivalent dose- effective dose Sievert- rem. Sources of radiation-natural man made & internal exposures. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Group discussions Tutorials |
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| Biological effects of radiation | Enumerate the risk and effects of the radiation. | Effects on cell-stochastic & deterministic effects-radiation risk-tissues at risk-genetic, somatic& fetus risk-risk at other industries. Does equivalent limits philosophy-ICRP (60) AERB guidelines. | Dedicated lectures Demonstrations Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
12 |
| Planning of radiation installation-protection primary & secondaryradiation | Label & Demonstrate how to use and care of all types of lead aprons | Leakage andscattered radiation. Concepts of workload use factor occupancy factor & distance. Barrier design barrier materials-concrete, brick & lead. Primary & secondary barrier design calculations. Design of doors. Control of radiation-effects of time distance and shielding. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
10 |
| Personnel monitoring systems | Demonstrate the handling and how to use TLD’s and badges as per guidelines | Principle and objective-film badge: guidelines for usethermo luminescent dosimeter badge-pocket dosimeter. Area monitoring and radiation survey Practical use of survey meter, zone monitors and phantoms. Survey in x-ray, fluoroscopy and CT scan units. | Dedicated lectures, Group discussions Tutorials |
8 |
| AERB safety code and ethics | Enumerate how to work as per the AERB safety guideline in clinical setup. | Built in safety specifications for diagnostic x-ray,fluoroscopy and CT units, Specifications for radiation protection devices-room layout. Operational safety-Radiation protection programme- Personnel requirements and responsibilities-regulatory controls. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
8 |
| Patient protection-Safe work practice in diagnostic radiology– | Demonstrate radiation protection and patient care | Radiation absorbeddose from general dental fluoroscopy x-ray and CT examinations-X-ray examinations during pregnancy x-ray examinations associated with illness, not associated with illness-medico-legal or insurance purpose x-ray examination-medical research x-ray avoidance of unnecessary radiation dose. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Group discussions Tutorials |
16 |
| Radiation emergencies- situation handling | Enumerate radiation emergencies &radiation protection and patient care | Safety and prevention-legal requirementsrecent developments in radiation safety related topics. | Dedicated lectures, Demonstration Seminars Tutorials |
8 |
PRACTICAL
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
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