Course: RSPT 323– Neuroimaging

Course Credits: Lecture-2 units; Laboratory 1-units

Contact Hours: Fri 8AM-12PM (lec/ lab)
Prerequisite: Human Gross Anatomy and Physiology
Facilitator : MR. NIMROD S. GANSAN, PTRP
Description: Correlation of Neuroanatomy with X-ray, CT-scan and MRI Images
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students shall be able to:

LO1: Identify Neuroanatomical Structures using images on X-ray, CT-scan and MRI

LO2: Differentiate different neuroanatomy disorders using images on X-ray, CT-scan and MRI

Enabling Outcomes:
1.Identify anatomical structures in X-ray, CT and MRI images
2.Know who are candidates for imaging of the brain
3.Identify appropriate imaging technique for brain
4.Differentiate stroke to TBI
5.Identify neurovascular Disease vs Trauma to the brain injury.
6.Identify anatomical structures in X-ray, CT and MRI images
7.Identify appropriate imaging technique Neoplasms and tumor like masses intra-axial or extra-axial.
8.Differentiate and discuss Dymyelinating to Neurodegenerative disorders of the brain, spinal cord and PNS
through images produce by MRI, CT scan and X-rays
9.Identify anatomical structures in X-ray, CT and MRI images
10.Identify appropriate imaging technique for Hydrocephalus and Congenital Anomalies
11.Differentiate and discuss different type of congenital anomalies based on images produced using X-ray, CT scan
and MRI.
12.Identify anatomical structures in X-ray, CT and MRI images
13.Identify appropriate imaging technique for Brain, spinal cord and Peripheral nerve infections.
14.Differentiate and discuss brain and spinal cord infection and injury.
15.Identify pathologic conditions of the brain, spinal cord and PNS using images obtained through CT, X-ray, and
MRI.

IFL Themes:
The mind can only see within the limit you set

Scope and Sequence:

Prelim: (exam schedule:)
1. Neurovascular Disease
a.Ischemic stroke
b.Venous/Dural sinus thrombosis
c.Aneurysm
d.Vascular malformations
2. Traumatic Brain Injury

Midterm ( Exam Schedule:)

1. Neoplasms and Tumor like Masses
a. Tumor Location
Intra-axial
Extra-axial
b.Differential Diagnosis by Location
 Supratentorial Masses
Infratentorial Masses
Sellar/parasellar lesions
a. Sarcoidosis
b. Aneurysm, Arachnoid cyst, Adenoma
c.Tuberculosis, Teratoma
d.Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma
e.Hypothalamic glioma, Histiocytoma, Hamartoma
f.Meningioma, Mets, Mucocele
g.Optic nerve glioma
c.Pineal Region Tumors
d.Intraventricular lesions
e.Skull Base Lesions
f.Cerebellopontine Angle Lesions
2. Classification of White Matter Diseases
a.Multiple Sclerosis
b.Osmotic demyelination
3. Dysmyelinating diseases
a.Metachromatic leukodystrophy (Most common)
b.Adrenal leukodystrophy
c.Leigh Disease
d.Alexander Disease
e.Canavan Disease
4. Neurodegenerative Disorders
a. Alzheimer Disease
b. Parkinson Disease
c. Huntington Disease
d. Wilson Disease
Semifinal (Exam Schedule:)
1. Hydrocephalus
2. Congenital Diseases
Simplified Classification of Brain Malformations
Disorders of organogenesis
a. Neural tube closure
b. Diverticulation/Cleaveage
c. Sulcation/Cellular migration
d. Abnormalities of size
Destructive lesions
a.Disorders of histogenesis
Neurocutaneous syndromes
a. Disorders of cytogenesis
Congenital neoplasms
3.Chiari II Malformation
4. Holoprosencephaly
5. Neurofibromatosis 1: Disorder of Histogenesis
6. Phakomatoses
7. Tuberous sclerosis
8. Sturge-Weber Syndrome
9. Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Final (Exam Schedule:)
1. Infection
a. Brain Abscess
b. Cerebritis
c. Herpes simplex encephalitis
d. Tuberculous meningitis
e. Cysticercosis
f. Congenital Infections
2. Spine Disorders
3.Spinal Cord Injury

Major Course Outputs:

As evidence of attaining above learning outcomes, students must pass ,perform and submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term:
Learning Outcomes Required Output Due Date
LO1 Drawing of the February 29, 2016
neuroanatomical structures of
the Brain and Spinal Cord with
label

LO2 X-ray, CT-scan and MRI February 29, 2016

medical disorders with label.

GRADING SYSTEM
A passing grade of 60% or D (letter grade); = (Raw Score/Perfect score) X 100
Students’ Grade: (LECTURE) 60%
 Based on Classroom Performance (40%) in terms of:
a. Quizzes (long/short): 60%
b. Assignments/Activities: 35%
c. Attendance/Class participation: 5%
 And Major Exams, which includes Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final Exams (60%)
Students’ Grade: (LABORATORY) 40%
 Based on Laboratory Performance (60%) in terms of:
- Quizzes (long/short): 20%
- Lab Demo: 40%
- Requirements/Activities : 30%
- Materials/equipment/Uniform: 10%
 And Major Practical/Return Demo Exams conducted on or before Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final
Exams (40%)
Students’ OVERALL Grade:
 Classroom/Laboratory Performance Overall Percentage (60%) + Major/Practical Exams Percentage (40%) =
100%
 LECTURE (60%) + LABORATORY (40%) = 100%
 Final Grade = (Prelim + Mid Term + Semi Final + Final)/4
 COURSE POLICIES

1. Using of gadgets are prohibited inside the classroom unless they are used for learning purposes.
2. Attendance:
a. Should a student accumulate more than 20% of absences in a class, the student will be given a grade of FA for the
final semestral grade regardless of the students’ grade in any of the terms.
b. More than 30 minutes late is considered absent.
c. Students with perfect attendance may be given additional merits.
3. Passing rate is 60 % (professional subjects) using a zero-based system.
a. Removal exam will be given only ONCE to students who will acquire a final grade of 58% - 59%. A highest grade of
60% will be given to a student after passing a removal exam.
b. A special exam and/or removal exam fee of P150.00 will be collected from the students to be placed in the
department fund.
4. Quizzes:
a. No special quizzes will be given to late and absent students unless they can present valid reasons with documents
(marriage, sickness, death, etc.) subject for approval by the Dean of SAHMS.
b. Students who will take special quiz must present a medical certificate from a hospital or a medical doctor, or a valid
excuse letter signed by the dormitory dean.
5. Examinations:
a. No special examinations will be given to late and absent students, except if their reason is valid (sickness, death of
immediate family, or a delegate or representative of school in school approved activity) and subject for approval by
the Dean of SAHMS.
b. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange a special examination schedule with the instructor.
6. Projects/assignment/lab activity:
a. No late assignments or laboratory activity will be accepted.
7. Others;
a. A student must be in complete uniform (as prescribed) in order to be admitted in class.
b. Complete uniform for laboratory includes white t-shirts , white shorts and white rubber shoes.

Required Equipment and Supplies for Laboratory

Lab uniform

Textbook:

TEXTBOOK OF RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING 7th ed., Vol. 2, by: Sutton, D., 2003

References:

Prepared by: MR. NIMROD S. GANSAN, PTRP

Faculty

Approved by: Mr. Pretzel K. Zuniga , PTRP,PhD.

Head, PT Department

Noted by: Mr. Ian C. Abordo, PhD.

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