Medical ImagingLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student will have an understanding of physical principles, signal processing, quality requirements, image display methods and data entry of medical imaging. The student will comprehend the techniques and devices used in medical imaging. The student will understand safety regulations, radiation protection, quality control, standards and law of medical imaging. The student will have a deeper understanding of film based and digital x-ray imaging, computerized tomography, magnetic imaging, medical ultrasonography and radiological systems and networks. The student will understand how to cooperate with medical imaging professionals.

Content

1. Physical basics of medical imaging, image processing and quality
2. Standards of medical imaging, DICOM
3. Endoscopic imaging
4. X-ray technology
5. Traditional analogical x-ray imaging
6. Digital x-ray imaging
7. Radiological workstation, PACS and radiological information system
8. Contrast agent techniques and fluoroscopy
9. Computerized tomography
10. Magnetic imaging
11. Medical ultrasonography and quantitative techniques
12. Functional imaging
13. Nuclear imaging
14. Photoacustic imaging
15. Thermography
16. Combined imaging
17. Neuroimaging
18. 3D and 4D imaging techniques

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student is able to understand the basic principles, methods and techniques of medical imaging.
2. The student is able to understand the structure, configuration and function of the most common imaging devices.
3. The student is able to understand the most common breakdowns and failures of medical imaging devices.
4. The student is able to carry out the basic maintenance and repair procedures of imaging devices.
5. The student is able to cooperate with healthcare and medical imaging professionals on a basic level.