Course overview
The aim of this course is to further develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. Digital radiography and digital image processing: Image quality and quality assurance; Fluoroscopy; Interventional and special imaging procedures; Computed tomography; Ultrasound imaging; Nuclear medicine; Radiation therapy; Radiobiology; Radiation protection [Diagnostics and interventional].
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the physical principles of digital image acquisition and digital image processing
- Describe the equipments used in digital imaging, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging procedures and quality assurance
- Understand the physical principles, instrumentation and image reconstruction algorithms employed in Computed Tomography (CT)
- Describe the equipments used in ultrasound imaging and various modes of its operation
- Demonstrate a knowledge of various machines used in radiotherapy treatment