Keele becomes first UK university to integrate Philips Incisive CT scanner into teaching facilities
Keele University students now have the opportunity to develop their skills on site in a realistic simulated environment, with the installation of the Philips Incisive CT scanner.
The equipment generates high quality images of a specialist dedicated CT anthropomorphic phantom, providing students with realistic training in essential aspects of CT scanning, including technical positioning, dose optimisation and clinical emergencies, helping them prepare for their clinical placements and future careers.
Lecturer in diagnostic radiography Joanne Driver said: “Having the Philips equipment has enabled us to incorporate both simulation and CT practical skills training into our curriculum. This has vastly enhanced students’ understanding and application of theory into CT scanning practice. The ease of navigation of the platform and protocol selection allows the students to perform all types of examinations in a safe environment, working and learning with their peers and gaining valuable confidence to take into their clinical placements and future professions. Students have expressed interest in the safety features, dose modulation and AI applications within the scanner’s software. Other courses in the university, through interprofessional education, have benefitted from having the Philips CT scanner on site to facilitate their learning.”
Philips CT business manager UKI Charlotte James added: “The Philips Incisive CT system offers intellect at every step, including patient preparation, acquisition, reconstruction and post processing, enabling wise decisions from start to finish. We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with Keele, to drive education for the university and the NHS through our collaboration.”
Picture: Philips specialists Lisa Boardman and Theoni Wicks with Keele lecturers Messiah Anudjo, Muddaser Panchbhaya, Emma Edwards, Mathias Mbewe, Matt Dimmock, Joanne Driver and Heather Brown.
Read this report on page 8 of the May 2025 issue of RAD Magazine.
