Fundamentals of Digital Technology

Fundamentals of Digital Technology The greatest advances in the history of medicine are happening now through the explosion in new technology and the era of electronic imaging is here! Healthcare is now dependent upon electronic recordings such as PACS and the electronic medical record. This course is well suited for the physician who needs assistance in utilizing PACS for interpreting digital images and state-of-the art information on how to select the imaging system which best meets the needs of the imaging facility and radiology practice. Department managers, radiologic technologists or PACS administrators will gain knowledge in how to implement digital imaging at all levels of the imaging facility or department. This course is the “Reader’s Digest” version of digital imaging in medicine. The course provides a thorough understanding of CR and DR technology and exposure techniques, plus insight into working with PACS, RIS workstations and more… Course Topics - Houston Day 1 • Introduction • It Starts with Medical Imaging • PACS and Profits • Creating Electronic Images • Computed Radiography • Digital Radiography Day 2 • Implementing PACS • Nuclear Medicine and PACS • The PACS Workstation • The PACS Management Station • Quality Control for Digital Imaging Target Audience Physicians who are preparing to purchase, install, or utilize a digital imaging system and require a greater understanding of the issues and requirements of a digital imaging network. Radiology department managers, administrators, directors, chief technologists, QA technologists, PACS administrators, and staff technologists who are preparing to enter the digital imaging marketplace and desire a thorough understanding of hardware and software issues as well as the network, connectivity, and evaluation procedures of digital. CME Credits The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.” “The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” “The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has approved this program for 16 hours of category A continuing education credit.” Credits **Physicians - 16 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Radiologic Technologists - 16 hours Category A, Direct