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