MI 237 - Medical Image Acquision & Archival

This course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operation of fluoroscopic and digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors impacting patient safety and image quality including grids and beam restriction are also discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within an imaging system assist students to idealize image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Principles of quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Prerequisites: MI 132, 133.

Credits: 4

Class Level Sophomore Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate