Methods, techniques and quality controle in medical imaging

Teacher(s)

Coche Emmanuel; Jamar François; Lhommel Renaud; Michoux Nicolas (coordinator); Vande Berg Bruno;

Language

French

Main themes

Content: this annual course focuses on the techniques and use of different imaging methods in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Method: virtual course based on the book "Guide to Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Technologies (Ed. Masson, JP Dillenseger, E. Moerschel)" and supplemented by documents available on the website http://uclimaging.be/ecampus/option_01.htm (RDGN3120).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	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.

Content

- 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

Teaching methods

Courses can be dowloaded at : http://uclimaging.be/ecampus/option_01.htm

Evaluation methods

Physicists : critical analysis of a scientific paper + MCQ test
Physicians : MCQ test
The exam takes place in June and 2nd session in September.

Other information

Examination consisting in multiple choice questions

Online resources

http://uclimaging.be/ecampus/option_01.htm

Bibliography

Guide des technologies de l'imagerie médicale et de la Radiothérapie (Ed. Masson, JP Dillenseger, E. Moerschel)

Faculty or entity

MED