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OAR 140
Term 5
3 credits

Calibration, Preventive Maintenance and Compliance

This course develops a structured approach to evaluating imaging performance, planning preventive maintenance, and documenting service work on the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system. Students explore general detector correction and geometric calibration principles while following the manufacturer's service documentation for system-specific procedures, tools, and acceptance limits. Image quality and radiation dose topics emphasize repeatable phantom measurements, baseline comparisons, and collaboration with a qualified medical physicist. Preventive maintenance and electrical safety instruction addresses inspection, safe work practices, test planning, and applicable NFPA 99 and IEC 60601 requirements. Supervised labs and a capstone project connect technical findings with physicist acceptance, post-service verification, service records, and applicable FDA, state, and facility requirements. Anode Technical Institute is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Medtronic, and this course is not factory training.

InstructorJacob Calhoun
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Prerequisites

OAR 130

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, and Technician Scopelecture
02Lesson 2: Safe Work Planning and Manufacturer Service Documentationlecture
03Lesson 3: Detector Calibration Principles and Correction Artifactslecture
04Lesson 4: Hands-on Lab: Detector Uniformity and Artifact Assessmentlab
05Lesson 5: Geometric Calibration and Reconstruction Accuracylecture
06Lesson 6: Image Quality Testing with Phantoms and Baseline Comparisonslecture
07Lesson 7: Radiation Dose Measurement Principles and Exposure Controlslecture
08Lesson 8: Hands-on Lab: Image Quality and Dose Data Analysis & Midterm Reviewlab
09Lesson 9: Preventive Maintenance Planning and Mechanical Inspectionlecture
10Lesson 10: Electrical Safety Testing and Applicable Standardslecture
11Lesson 11: Hands-on Lab: Preventive Maintenance and Electrical Safety Documentationlab
12Lesson 12: Qualified Medical Physicist Acceptance and Post-Service Verificationlecture
13Lesson 13: Service Records, Regulatory Requirements, and Compliance Readinesslecture
14Lesson 14: Capstone Project: Calibration, Maintenance, and Compliance Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, and Technician Scope", "Week 2: Lesson 2: Safe Work Planning and Manufacturer Service Documentation", "Week 3: Lesson 3: Detector Calibration Principles and Correction Artifacts", "Week 4: Lesson 4: Hands-on Lab: Detector Uniformity and Artifact Assessment", "Week 5: Lesson 5: Geometric Calibration and Reconstruction Accuracy", "Week 6: Lesson 6: Image Quality Testing with Phantoms and Baseline Comparisons", "Week 7: Lesson 7: Radiation Dose Measurement Principles and Exposure Controls", "Week 8: Lesson 8: Hands-on Lab: Image Quality and Dose Data Analysis & Midterm Review", "Week 9: Lesson 9: Preventive Maintenance Planning and Mechanical Inspection", "Week 10: Lesson 10: Electrical Safety Testing and Applicable Standards", "Week 11: Lesson 11: Hands-on Lab: Preventive Maintenance and Electrical Safety Documentation", "Week 12: Lesson 12: Qualified Medical Physicist Acceptance and Post-Service Verification", "Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Records, Regulatory Requirements, and Compliance Readiness", "Week 14: Lesson 14: Capstone Project: Calibration, Maintenance, and Compliance Plan"]