This course covers the study of common diagnostic and therapeutic imaging tests. At the end of the course students will be aware of the indications and implications of commonly used diagnostic imaging tests as they pertain to patient‘s management.
FROM THE WATCHING OF SHADOWS
History A New Kind of Ray How a Medical Image Helps What Imaging Studies Reveal Radiography( x-rays ) Fluoroscopy Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound Endoscopy.
RADIOGRAPHY AND MAMMOGRAPHY
Equipment components Procedures for Radiography & Mammography Benefits versus Risks and Costs Indications and contraindications.
FLUOROSCOPY
Fluoroscopy Equipment used for fluoroscopy Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis The Findings in Fluoroscopy Benefits versus Risks and Costs
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT)
Computed Tomography Equipment used for Computed Tomography Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis The Findings in Computed Tomography Benefits versus Risks and Costs
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
MRI Equipment used for MRI Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis The Findings in MRI Benefits versus Risks and Costs Functional MRI.
ULTRASOUND
What is Ultrasound? Equipment used for Ultrasound Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis The Findings in Ultrasound Benefits versus Risks and Costs.
ENDOSCOPY
Endoscopy Equipment used for Endoscopy Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis The Findings in Endoscopy Benefits versus Risks and Costs.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Nuclear Medicine Equipment used for Nuclear Medicine Indications and Contra indications How it helps in diagnosis. Benefits versus Risks and Costs.
