Description: IMAG2301 Introduction to Imaging

The Introduction to Imaging course serves as a necessary step for technicians seeking advanced medical imaging device education, training, and career opportunities as Imaging Engineers.

The course was purposely designed by senior Biomedical Equipment Technicians and Imaging Engineers with a Biomedical Equipment Technicians prior education, training, and experience in mind.

During the 6-week course, students will engage with seasoned imaging technicians as they explore the complexities of medical imaging devices and the various roles and responsibilities associated with maintaining, trouble-shooting, servicing, and repairing complex imaging systems.

Students will explore the history and development of diagnostic imaging in healthcare and establish and understanding of the theory and principles associated with diagnostic imaging.

Lastly, students completing the introductory course will have been introduced to X-Ray theory and principles; the taxonomy of medical imaging devices in healthcare; orientation and familiarization of different systems and their component parts; radiation safety and compliance. Students with no prior imaging experience or with limited transferable technical expertise will be encouraged to participate in the introductory course prior to enrolling in the Advanced Imaging or other modality-specific imaging course

Description: IMAG2305 Advanced Imaging      

Students receive both theoretical and experiential education, training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and repair radiographic systems.

Students will be able to understand the major components used in radiographic systems and how they function together. Students will perform necessary maintenance procedures on a radiographic system while complying with federal, state and local regulations.

Students will be able to discuss and evaluate standard exposure techniques for body regions, individual anatomic structures, and differential absorption.

Description: IMAG2375 Biomedical Imaging Information Systems

The Biomedical & Imaging Information Systems (BIIS) course is designed for Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) professionals responsible for medical device management, maintenance, and integration in a networked healthcare environment, commonly referred to as the Healthcare Internet of Things (HIoT). The course includes a skills assessment and survey to establish understanding of workforce skills within a large Independent Service Organization (ISO). The scope of the training encompasses the overlapping Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), and cybersecurity-related considerations, including standards, operations, roles, and responsibilities. Upon completion of the program, participants can be reasonably expected to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF) and/or Security + certifications.

Description: IMAG2380 Radiographic Anatomy

Medical imaging requires the interaction of radiation with matter to extract clinical and biological information from the human body.

Imaging Engineers responsible for maintaining radiographic devices must understand how anatomy and physiology interact with radiation for image quality control and reproduction.

Knowing the correlation between the human body, positioning requirements, beam alignment, and exposure factors are necessary to identify equipment problematic areas and projected outcomes. 

Imaging Engineers with the foundational knowledge of anatomy and potential pathology can improve communication with medical staff, increase patient safety, and more effectively repair and maintain radiologic equipment.

The Radiographic Anatomy course includes both theoretical and practical education designed to improve an Engineers understanding of the association between human anatomy and physiology and the diagnostic images produced by imaging devices.

Course topics include anatomical structures, pathology, artifacts, standard positions with projections, and tissue effects for image output and personnel.

Description: IMAG2335 MRI Safety

The MRI Safety course will provide the necessary information to safely perform service procedures on a MR system in and around the MR suite or mobile van. Upon completion of this course the service engineer will be able to identify the hazards when performing MR service activities and precautions that must be taken when working around highly magnetic fields. Students are allowed to take the test twice and must receive a passing grade to receive a certificate. If after two tries the student does not complete the test with a passing grade, they will be required to contact an administrator to reset the test.

Description: IMAG2385 Radiological Safety

The Radiation Safety course is designed to provide knowledge on radiation safety procedures, including types of radiation, radiation hazards and safe handling practices, potential danger to working around radiation, and reporting requirements.

Description: IMAG2310 Principles of Injector Service

The medical contrast Injector course is designed for Imaging Technicians seeking the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain optimal performance of contrast injector devices.

The course includes one-day of online distance learning training. It includes a survey of injector products; an examination of injector components; an exploration of normal operations; approaches to preventative maintenances, checks, and services; the 5 most common problems associated with injector functions; and a survey of test equipment.

Description: IMAG2315 Multi-Product Portable X-Ray

Students will be taught the skills necessary for mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic maintenance of portable X-Ray units. Each sub-system of the mechanical unit and the generator is thoroughly analyzed.   

Description: IMAG2320 Multi-Product C-Arm

The C-Arm course is a hybrid course for Imaging Technicians seeking the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain optimal performance of C-Arm imaging devices.

Description: IMAG2325 Introduction to Computed Tomography

The Computed Tomography Systems Course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge of CT products and their use in the medical industry.

Description: IMAG2330 MRI Basics and Physics

This course will provide a basic understanding on how a MR image is generated. What molecule structure is used for the MR signal and what affect a RF pulse has on the atoms to produce the MR signal.

The course will provide understanding the function of the gradients and the RF roles. In addition it will provide an understanding on how certain scan parameters affect the image quality.

Description: IMAG2340 Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiography

The Diagnostic X-ray course is a 2 week course designed to expand students knowledge of diagnostic radiology equipment and it’s function.

Description: IMAG 2350 Fundamentals of Diagnostic Flouroscopy

The Fluoroscopy course is a One-week and two-days course designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to service, calibrate, and troubleshoot the Siemens R&F room. This comprehensive Fluoroscopy course is designed to meet specific training requirements for Imaging Technicians who frequently perform fluoroscopic procedures

Description: IMAG 2355 Principles of Mammography

Students receive both theoretical and experiential education and training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to understand Mammography fundamentals.

Students will be able to describe the basic components and peripherals used in Mammography.

Students will understand weekly Quality Control tasks as outlined by Mammography Quality Control Standards Act and perform required tests and calibrations. 

Students will discuss and evaluate standard exposure techniques, anatomic structures, and tissue differences.

Description: IMAG 2360 Principles of Ultrasound

Students receive both theoretical and experiential education and training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and apply their knowledge related to Ultrasound systems.

Discuss and evaluate standard exposure techniques for body regions, individual anatomic structures, and differential absorption.

Description: IMAG2365 Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Basics

Students receive both theoretical and experiential education and training to build the skills and knowledge necessary to understand DXA fundamentals.

Describe the basic components and peripherals of the DXA products.

Perform necessary maintenance procedures on a DXA system.

Discuss and evaluate standard exposure techniques for body regions, individual anatomic structures, and differential absorption.