This course outline provides insight into the weekly objectives, assignments, point values, due dates, and estimated time required for each week's tasks.
Grade Distribution
Below is the grade distribution for this course:
Assignments
25% of the final grade
Assessments
45% of the final grade
Discussions
30% of the final grade
Weekly Course Schedule
Instruction: Select each weekly panel to review its objectives, learning activities, graded work, point values, and estimated time on task. All panel content will automatically appear when the page is printed.
Week 1 Objectives
1.1 Define the term digital imaging.
1.2 Explain latent image formation for conventional film/screen radiography.
1.3 Compare and contrast the latent image formation process for storage phosphor, flat panel with thin-film transistor (TFT), and charge-coupled device (CCD) digital imaging systems.
1.4 Explain what a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is and how it is used.
1.5 Define digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM).
1.6 Explain the process of photostimulation, reading, and erasing in the imaging plate.
1.7 Define a thin-film transistor (TFT) flat panel digital image detector.
1.8 Describe the construction of direct and indirect TFT flat panel detector systems.
1.9 Differentiate between direct and indirect image capture.
1.10 Describe the components of a charge-coupled device (CCD).
1.11 Explain the function of a CCD.
1.12 Define complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS).
1.13 Describe the basic construction and function of a CMOS.
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Radiography
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 1 Key Points | 1.1–1.5 | 1 hour |
| Week 1 Module 1 Video | 1.1–1.5 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Radiography and PACS |
1.1–1.5 | 2 hours 50 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 1 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 1.1–1.5 | 30 minutes |
Module 2: Photostimulable Phosphor Image Capture
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 2 Key Points | 1.6 | 1 hour |
| Week 1 Module 2 Video | 1.6 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 4: Photostimulable Phosphor Image Capture | 1.6 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 2 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 1.6 | 30 minutes |
Module 3: Thin-Film Transistor Flat Panel Array Image Acquisition
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 3 Key Points | 1.7–1.9 | 1 hour |
| Week 1 Module 3 Video | 1.7–1.9 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 5: Thin-Film Transistor Flat Panel Array Image Acquisition | 1.7–1.9 | 1 hour 50 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 3 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 1.7–1.9 | 30 minutes |
Module 4: Charge-Coupled Device
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 4 Key Points | 1.10–1.13 | 1 hour |
| Week 1 Module 4 Video | 1.10–1.13 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 6: Charge-Coupled Device/Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Image Capture | 1.10–1.13 | 1 hour 45 minutes |
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Week 1 Module 4 Clover Lessons |
1.10–1.13 | 5 hours |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Module 4 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 1.10–1.13 | 30 minutes |
Do
| Title | Points | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Discussion | 100 points | 1.1–1.13 | 2 hours |
| Week 1 Assignment | 50 points | 1.1–1.13 | 2 hours |
| Week 1 Test | 50 points | 1.1–1.13 | 1 hour |
Week 2 Objectives
2.1 Define pixel and image matrix, and characteristics of each.
2.2 Define image brightness.
2.3 Identify the differences between spatial resolution and contrast resolution.
2.4 Explain the implications of image noise, modulation transfer function, and detective quantum efficiency (DQE).
2.5 Define exposure latitude.
Module 1: Characteristics
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 Module 1 Key Points | 2.1–2.5 | 1 hour |
| Week 2 Module 1 Video | 2.1–2.5 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 2: Digital Imaging Characteristics | 2.1–2.5 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
|
Week 2 Module 1 Clover Lessons |
2.1–2.5 | 5 hours |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 2 Module 1 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 2.1–2.5 | 30 minutes |
Do
| Title | Points | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 Discussion | 100 points | 2.1–2.5 | 2 hours |
| Week 2 Assignment | 50 points | 2.1–2.5 | 2 hours |
| Week 2 Test | 40 points | 2.1–2.5 | 1 hour |
Week 3 Objectives
3.1 Describe the formation of an image histogram.
3.2 Explain automatic rescaling.
3.3 Compare image latitude in digital imaging with film/screen radiography.
3.4 List the functions of contrast enhancement parameters.
3.5 State the Nyquist theorem.
3.6 Describe the effects of improper algorithm application.
3.7 Explain the purpose and function of image manipulation factors.
3.8 Describe the major factors in image management.
Module 1: Processing and Manipulation
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 3 Module 1 Key Points | 3.1–3.8 | 1 hour |
| Week 3 Module 1 Video | 3.1–3.8 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 3: Digital Radiographic Image Processing and Manipulation | 3.1–3.8 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
|
Week 3 Module 1 Clover Lessons |
3.1–3.8 | 1 hour |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 3 Module 1 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 3.1–3.8 | 30 minutes |
Do
| Title | Points | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 Discussion | 100 points | 3.1–3.8 | 2 hours |
| Week 3 Assignment | 50 points | 3.1–3.8 | 2 hours |
| Week 3 Mid-Course Progress Report |
10 points | 30 minutes | |
| Week 3 Test | 38 points | 3.1–3.8 | 1 hour |
Week 4 Objectives
4.1 Distinguish between different types of networks (geographic and component roles).
4.2 Identify common network hardware components.
4.3 Describe different types of network cabling and their uses.
4.4 Define network protocol.
4.5 Differentiate between the common network topologies.
4.6 Explain the use of digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) in medical imaging.
4.7 Define Health Level 7 (HL-7) and describe its use in health care information systems.
Module 1: Computer Basics
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 Module 1 Key Points | 4.1–4.5 | 1 hour |
| Week 4 Module 1 Video | 4.1–4.5 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 8: Networking and Communication Basics | 4.1–4.5 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 Module 1 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 4.1–4.5 | 30 minutes |
Module 2: Medical Informatics
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 Module 2 Key Points | 4.6–4.7 | 1 hour |
| Week 4 Module 2 Video | 4.6–4.7 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 11: Medical Informatics | 4.6–4.7 | 1 hour 10 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 4 Module 2 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 4.6–4.7 | 30 minutes |
Do
| Title | Points | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 Discussion | 100 points | 4.1–4.7 | 2 hours |
| Week 4 Assignment | 50 points | 4.1–4.7 | 2 hours |
| Week 4 Test | 35 points | 4.1–4.7 | 1 hour |
Week 5 Objectives
5.1 Explain display monitor principles by identifying optimal viewing conditions including proper viewing angles and ambient lighting requirements.
5.2 Define brightness and contrast parameters and their relationship to diagnostic image quality.
5.3 Define Medical Image Management and Processing System (MIMPS), formerly known as picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
5.4 Compare and contrast the various types of MIMPS and Medical Image Communications Devices display workstations.
5.5Differentiate among the different types of digital imaging workflow.
5.6 Define system architecture and recognize the three major models.
5.7 Describe the common functions found on a MIMPS workstation.
5.8 Describe the situations and users that may require advanced MIMPS workstation functions.
6.1 Explain when downtime procedures are used.
6.2 Describe common downtime tasks.
Module 1: Fundamentals
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 Module 1 Key Points | 5.1–5.8 | 1 hour |
| Week 5 Module 1 Video | 5.1–5.8 | 15 minutes |
| Chapter 9: Medical Image Management and Processing System, Medical Image Storage Devices, and Medical Image Communications Devices Fundamentals | 5.1–5.8 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
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Week 5 Module 1 Clover Lessons |
5.1–5.8 | 2 hours |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 Module 1 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 5.1–5.8 | 30 minutes |
Module 2: Downtime Procedures
Learn
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 Module 2 Key Points | 6.1–6.2 | 1 hour |
| Week 5 Module 2 Video | 6.1–6.2 | 15 minutes |
Practice
| Title | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 Module 2 Self-Assessment Practice Quiz | 6.1–6.2 | 30 minutes |
Do
| Title | Points | Objective(s) | Approx. Time on Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 Discussion | 100 points | 5.1–5.8, 6.1–6.2 | 2 hours |
| Week 5 Assignment | 50 points | 5.1–5.8, 6.1–6.2 | 2 hours |
| Week 5 Test | 50 points | 5.1–5.8, 6.1–6.2 | 1 hour |