Course Overview
This course covers topics such as digital radiography and digital fluoroscopy. During this course, an outline of physics principles surrounding X-ray tube use will be explored theoretically and in the laboratory setting. Specifically, this course explores digital imaging processing and processing artifacts as well as technologists' role in diagnostic image processing. An understanding of the Picture Archiving and Communication System's (PACS) function and design will be addressed as well as how this system integrates with Hospital Information Systems utilizing DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) information standards. The course also describes the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Elements of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in Radiology. A complement of QC tests for digital imaging systems, including digital radiography, fluoroscopy will be addressed practically and theoretically as detailed within Health Canada's Safety Code 35. Environmental inspections will be described and practiced in a laboratory setting, preparing learners to assess workplace safety in a variety of room settings.
Prerequisite(s)
- All term 2 courses
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Operate accessory equipment for various imaging systems.
- Outline the recent technical innovation in x-ray technology.
- Describe and operate the essential elements of digital image processing as it relates to digital radiography and specialized x-ray tubes.
- Describe the major system characteristics of each of the following image acquisition technologies in digital radiography (including CR and DR systems and digital fluoroscopy).
- Outline the essential concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC).
- Outline the elements and procedures of QC tests as described in SC 35, for each of the following: digital imaging systems (including computed radiography, BMD, mammography, digital flat-panel radiography, and fluoroscopy) and mammography.
- Perform QC tests as described in SC 35, for each of the following: digital imaging systems (including computed radiography, and digital flat-panel radiography and fluoroscopy). Perform selected QC tests.
- Identify operational components of digital imaging networking and archiving systems.
- Apply knowledge of digital networking and archiving systems through PACS system use.
- Identify image artifacts common to radiography and fluoroscopy.
- Recognize and respond to emergency situations involving image acquisition technologies.
- Describe technical factors that affect patient dose and image quality for a variety of imaging systems.
- Given a scenario, participate in a repeat and reject analysis program.
- Respond to results of selected quality control tests.
- Perform post-acquisition processing for a variety of imaging systems.
- Demonstrate the use of the ALARA principle during imaging procedures.
- Perform post-acquisition processing.
- Apply knowledge of principles affecting image quality as it relates to image processing.
- Identify and explain the causes of common image artifacts during imaging procedures.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Imaging Technology 2 (MRAD 2302) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Medical Radiography
Diploma Full-time
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