Medical Imaging Technology

Course Description

Introduction the basic physics of medical imaging modalities. It will provide a variety of information about the human body, including anatomy, function, blood flow, and metabolism. The fundamental modality will include X-ray radiography, Computer Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Spectroscopy along with introduction to the state-of-art in modern medical imaging.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire biological knowledge of human anatomy, physiological processes, and medical imaging for safe and protective radiation interaction with human tissue.
• Describe the concept of medical imaging modalities used in clinical application.
• Acquire modern procedure and alternate imaging technique by medical practitioners.
• Identify evolving modern techniques of medical imaging for normal and abnormal living tissue and organ.
• Evaluate and select specific suitable medical imaging modality for successful clinical procedure and outcome.

Prerequisites

• BET401
• BET402