Course Overview
Through readings, assignments, and tutor support, this course deals with the recent technical advances in diagnostic radiology. The course is organized around 12 modules dealing with a wide scope of topics ranging from film-based imaging systems, digital imaging systems, and information technology concepts to molecular imaging and radiation safety considerations. First, film-based imaging is described with respect to its historical development, x-ray tubes and generators, as well as C-Arm 3D rotational angiography. Secondly, digital imaging modalities such as computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), digital fluoroscopy (DF) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) are described, followed by an introduction to new computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) and (PET/CT) technologies. Additionally, the principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are outlined. The third part of the course presents a discussion of the major concepts of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), virtual reality imaging, computer-aided diagnosis/detection (CAD) systems, and radiology informatics. Finally the course concludes with an overview of molecular imaging and a review of radiation safety considerations in medical imaging.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Trace the technical evolution of x-ray imaging systems including x-ray mammography.
- Outline the technical developments in x-ray tubes and generators.
- Outline the methodology of quality improvement for x-ray imaging equipment.
- Outline the techniques of x-ray absorptiometry systems.
- Describe the recent technological improvements in both fixed and mobile fluoroscopic imaging systems.
- Outline acceptance testing, quality improvement (QI) and dose assessment methodologies for fluoroscopic imaging systems.
- Describe the major components and functions of computers and information technology.
- Outline the technologic advances in digital radiography systems, including storage phosphor systems and flat-panel digital systems.
- Outline the technical advances in digital fluoroscopy systems.
- Evaluate the current status of digital mammography.
- Compare and contrast image quality measures for laser and charge coupled devices (CCD) digitizers, and state the advances in laser camera technology.
- Categorize the components of a picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
- Outline the Canadian standards for teleradiology.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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Technological Advances in X-Ray Imaging (MIMG 7000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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