Medical Imaging Informatics Fundamentals

PAC 101 explores the fundamental principles behind medical imaging modalities, tracing the journey of a patient's imaging study from order to final report. It delves into the integrated roles of imaging management systems, clinical information systems, and electronic health record systems in modern healthcare. Key topics include data flow, system interoperability, and the paramount importance of patient data privacy and security. Through lectures and practical lab exercises, students will build a robust understanding of the technological and regulatory landscape governing medical imaging.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Imaging Informatics and Healthcare IT Landscapelecture

02Lesson 2: Overview of Imaging Modalities and Image Generation Principleslecture

03Lesson 3: Digital Image Characteristics and Formatslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Exploring Digital Image Data and Viewing Workstationslab

05Lesson 5: Understanding the Radiology Workflow: From Order to Acquisitionlecture

06Lesson 6: Understanding the Radiology Workflow: Interpretation and Reportinglecture

07Lesson 7: Imaging Management Systems: Core Functions and Architecturelecture

08Hands-on Lab: Navigating an Imaging Management System & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Clinical Information Systems and Electronic Health Record Systemslecture

10Lesson 10: Interoperability Standards and Data Exchange in Healthcarelecture

11Hands-on Lab: Simulating Data Flow and System Integration Scenarioslab

12Lesson 12: Patient Data Privacy Concepts and Regulatory Compliancelecture

13Lesson 13: Image Archiving, Storage Solutions, and Disaster Recoverylecture

14Capstone Administration Project: Designing a Basic Imaging Workflow Solutionassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Imaging Informatics and Healthcare IT Landscape","Week 2: Lesson 2: Overview of Imaging Modalities and Image Generation Principles","Week 3: Lesson 3: Digital Image Characteristics and Formats","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Exploring Digital Image Data and Viewing Workstations","Week 5: Lesson 5: Understanding the Radiology Workflow: From Order to Acquisition","Week 6: Lesson 6: Understanding the Radiology Workflow: Interpretation and Reporting","Week 7: Lesson 7: Imaging Management Systems: Core Functions and Architecture","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Navigating an Imaging Management System & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Clinical Information Systems and Electronic Health Record Systems","Week 10: Lesson 10: Interoperability Standards and Data Exchange in Healthcare","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulating Data Flow and System Integration Scenarios","Week 12: Lesson 12: Patient Data Privacy Concepts and Regulatory Compliance","Week 13: Lesson 13: Image Archiving, Storage Solutions, and Disaster Recovery","Week 14: Capstone Administration Project: Designing a Basic Imaging Workflow Solution"]