DICOM and HL7 Integration

Participants will delve into the structure and function of DICOM objects, services, and network communication, alongside the core components of HL7 messages and their role in clinical workflows. The course covers the integration points between imaging modalities, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems, and Radiology Information Systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting common integration issues and ensuring data integrity across diverse healthcare IT environments. Through theoretical instruction and practical laboratory exercises, students will develop the essential skills for effective system administration and problem resolution.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

PAC 101

Course outline

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

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Imaging Standards and Interoperabilitylecture

02Lesson 2: DICOM Fundamentals: Structure, Information Model, and Conformancelecture

03Lesson 3: DICOM Services: Storage, Query/Retrieve, and Modality Worklistlecture

04Hands-on Lab: Exploring DICOM Objects and Service Operationslab

05Lesson 5: DICOM Networking: AE Titles, Ports, and Communication Protocolslecture

06Lesson 6: Introduction to HL7 Messaging: Segments, Fields, and Event Typeslecture

07Lesson 7: HL7 in Imaging Workflows: Orders, Scheduling, and Resultslecture

08Hands-on Lab: DICOM Network Configuration and HL7 Message Parsing; Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Integrating Modalities and RIS with PACS: DICOM and HL7 Gatewayslecture

10Lesson 10: Troubleshooting DICOM Communication Failures: Common Issues and Diagnosticslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Diagnosing and Resolving Integration Errorslab

12Lesson 12: Advanced HL7 Concepts: Acknowledgment Modes and Workflow Orchestrationlecture

13Lesson 13: Data Integrity and Security in Integrated Imaging Environmentslecture

14Capstone Administration Project: Designing and Troubleshooting an Integrated Imaging Workflowassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Imaging Standards and Interoperability","Week 2: Lesson 2: DICOM Fundamentals: Structure, Information Model, and Conformance","Week 3: Lesson 3: DICOM Services: Storage, Query/Retrieve, and Modality Worklist","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Exploring DICOM Objects and Service Operations","Week 5: Lesson 5: DICOM Networking: AE Titles, Ports, and Communication Protocols","Week 6: Lesson 6: Introduction to HL7 Messaging: Segments, Fields, and Event Types","Week 7: Lesson 7: HL7 in Imaging Workflows: Orders, Scheduling, and Results","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: DICOM Network Configuration and HL7 Message Parsing; Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Integrating Modalities and RIS with PACS: DICOM and HL7 Gateways","Week 10: Lesson 10: Troubleshooting DICOM Communication Failures: Common Issues and Diagnostics","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Diagnosing and Resolving Integration Errors","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced HL7 Concepts: Acknowledgment Modes and Workflow Orchestration","Week 13: Lesson 13: Data Integrity and Security in Integrated Imaging Environments","Week 14: Capstone Administration Project: Designing and Troubleshooting an Integrated Imaging Workflow"]