Methods, techniques and quality controle in medical imaging

wrdgn3120  2020-2021  Bruxelles Woluwe

Methods, techniques and quality controle in medical imaging
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
25.0 h + 5.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Coche Emmanuel; Jamar François; Lhommel Renaud; Michoux Nicolas (coordinator); Vande Berg Bruno;
Language
French
Main themes
Content: this annual course focuses on the techniques and use of different imaging methods in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Method: virtual course based on the book "Guide to Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Technologies (Ed. Masson, JP Dillenseger, E. Moerschel)" and supplemented by documents available on the website http://uclimaging.be/ecampus/option_01.htm (RDGN3120).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 To offer to students in radiology the specialized knowledge about the methods of medical imaging. The technology and the cost-effectiveness of each radiological method will be underscored.
 
Content
- Technology and practical use of conventional Xrays (including numeric radiology), sonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine (including positron emission tomography). - Characteristics of contrast agents - Accidents related to radiological procedures - Quality control in medical imaging - Information technology - Relations with patients and staff
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Courses can be dowloaded at : http://uclimaging.be/ecampus/option_01.htm
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Physicists : critical analysis of a scientific paper + MCQ test
Physicians : MCQ test
The exam takes place in June and 2nd session in September.
Other information
Examination consisting in multiple choice questions
Bibliography
Guide des technologies de l'imagerie médicale et de la Radiothérapie (Ed. Masson, JP Dillenseger, E. Moerschel)
Faculty or entity
MED


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Certificat de compétence pour l'utilisation des rayons X en diagnostic médical

Certificat universitaire en physique d'hôpital

Master [120] in Physics