UCL - Methods, techniques and quality controle in medical imaging

[RDGN3120]

[25h + 5h] 3 credits

Teacher(s): Laurent Hermoye, François Jamar, Max Lonneux, Bernard Van Beers(coord.), Bruno Vande Berg

Language: French

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

To offer to students in radiology the specialized knowledge about the methods of medical imaging. The technology and the cost-effectiveness of each radiological method will be underscored.

Main themes

In this annual course, the technology and the use of the diverse imaging methods are discussed. Films, videos and numerical slides presentations are used, and medical equipments are presented.

Content and teaching methods

- Technology and practical use of conventional Xrays (including numeric radiology), sonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine (including positron emission tomography).
- Characteristics of contrast agents
- Accidents related to radiological procedures
- Quality control in medical imaging
- Information technology
- Relations with patients and staff

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Examination consisting in multiple choice questions