After completing this course, you will be able to

• Use a systematic approach to read a chest CT and ensure that all the pertinent findings are seen.
• Apply a simple categorization schema to organize the findings into common repeating patterns.
• Recognize common patterns seen on chest CT.
• Use the categorization schema to develop a limited differential diagnosis.
• Evaluate pulmonary nodules and apply evidence-based guidelines to determine appropriate next steps.
• Identify the presence and severity of pulmonary emboli as it relates to appropriate therapy.
• Recognize pneumonia and differentiate it from atelectasis.
• Accurately describe and evaluate the severity of COPD as seen on CT.
• Recognize and discriminate the severity of pulmonary edema.