Course Overview
This course will explore the structure and function of specialized x-ray tubes including recent innovations in x-ray tube technology. Digital flat-panel radiography, mammographic imaging including digital tomosynthesis of the breast, digital fluoroscopy, and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) will be discussed. The course will also describe the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Elements of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in Radiology. In particular, QC tests will be discussed for digital imaging systems, including digital radiography, fluoroscopy, and mammography with particular reference to Safety Code 35.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the structure and function of specialized x-ray tubes.
- outline the recent technical innovation in x-ray tube technology.
- describe the essential elements of digital image processing as it relates to digital radiography.
- describe the major system characteristics of each of the following image acquisition technologies: mammographic imaging (including digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis), digital radiography (including CR and DR systems and digital fluoroscopy)
- explore the nature and technology of PACS.
- outline the essential concepts of TQM and CQI, QA, and 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, digital flat‑panel radiography and fluoroscopy) and mammography.
- perform selected QC tests.
- identify image artifacts common to mammography, radiography and fluoroscopy.
- recognize and respond to emergency situations involving image acquisition technologies.
Effective as of Winter 2018
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