MII-102: Evaluating the Clinical Image

This course is INACTIVE
School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Medical Imaging Informatics
Course Number
102
Course Title
Evaluating the Clinical Image
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Acceptance into Medical Imaging Informatics Program
Co-requisites
MII-101
Catalog Course Description

Provides the clinical knowledge and medical background necessary for image evaluation purposes. Emphasizes quality control as well as patient safety. Also discusses the importance of having some clinical knowledge for Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) employment positions.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Image Evaluation in Ditital Imaging (DR - Digital Radiography and CR - Computed Radiography)
  2. Image Evaluation in Computed Tomography (CT)
  3. Image Evaluation in Ultrasound (US)
  4. Image Evaluation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  5. Image Evaluation in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  6. Image Evaluation in Nuclear Medicine (NM)
  7. Image Evaluation in Mammography
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify basic anatomy and physiology.
  2. Utilize basic medical terminology.
  3. Explain hospital procedure and protocol as well the job functions of the personnel that make up the staff.
  4. Evaluate images for the following modalities: Digital Imaging (DR - Digital Radiography), Digital Imaging (CR - Computed Radiography), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Mammography*
  5. Differentiate imaging requirements, functionality, safety standards, types of imaging studies performed, and the digital requirements for each of the listed modalities.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

The final course grade will be calculated using a combination of tests, quizzes, assignments and participation.  The grading scale is:

93-100 % A

85-92 % B

80-84 % C

73-79 % D

72 % & under E

Texts

Digital Radiography and PACS - Revised Reprint Publisher: Mosby; Revised edition (July 28, 2009)

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
Deactivation Date
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date