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Certificate

Medtronic O-arm Surgical Imaging Service Technician

A 15-credit certificate for biomedical and imaging technicians who support the Medtronic O-arm mobile intraoperative 2D/3D imaging system. You start with fluoroscopy and cone-beam CT principles and radiation safety in the OR, then the gantry, X-ray tube, generator, flat-panel detector and motorized mechanics. Next come 3D reconstruction, the workstation and integration with surgical navigation, followed by board-level diagnostics and fault isolation, and finally calibration, preventive maintenance and compliance. Lessons are written from publicly available information. Medtronic and O-arm are trademarks of Medtronic. Philips and EPIQ are trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. Anode Technical Institute is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by these companies, and this certificate is not factory training or a factory service credential.

15 credits
5 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Apply radiation safety practices for intraoperative imaging
  2. 02Explain the O-arm gantry, X-ray chain, detector and motion systems
  3. 03Support 3D reconstruction, the workstation and navigation integration
  4. 04Isolate faults from symptom to subsystem and board
  5. 05Perform calibration, preventive maintenance and compliance documentation

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Imaging service engineer
  • Biomedical equipment technician (imaging)
  • OR equipment specialist

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
OAR 1013 cr

Intraoperative Imaging Fundamentals and Radiation Safety

OAR 101 introduces fluoroscopy and cone-beam CT principles, the Medtronic O-arm's role in surgery, and radiation safety fundamentals for service technicians. Students explore radiation physics, dose concepts, shielding, and operating room safety through general engineering instruction and supervised, nonclinical exercises.

Term 2

3 credits
OAR 1103 cr

O-arm Gantry, X-ray Tube, Detector and Mechanical Systems

OAR 110 introduces the gantry, opening ring, motorized positioning, X-ray tube and generator, flat-panel detector, collimation, power, and cabling of the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system through publicly available, general engineering principles. Students develop inspection and troubleshooting skills while emphasizing radiation safety, mechanical hazards, and manufacturer-documented service procedures.

Term 3

3 credits
OAR 1203 cr

3D Reconstruction, Workstation and Navigation Integration

OAR 120 introduces service technicians to image acquisition, 3D reconstruction, workstation operation, and navigation integration for the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system. Students explore general engineering principles for mobile view stations, DICOM exchange, networking, and surgical tracking, with troubleshooting activities guided by manufacturer service documentation.

Term 4

3 credits
OAR 1303 cr

Diagnostics, Fault Isolation and Board-Level Troubleshooting

OAR 130 develops systematic diagnostic and fault-isolation skills for service technicians studying the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system. Students use general engineering principles to interpret logs, investigate power, motion, and imaging symptoms, and evaluate board-level repair versus replacement within manufacturer-defined service limits. This independent Anode Technical Institute course is not factory training and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Medtronic.

Term 5

3 credits
OAR 1403 cr

Calibration, Preventive Maintenance and Compliance

OAR 140 introduces calibration, preventive maintenance, and compliance principles for service technicians working with the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system. Students study detector and geometry calibration, image quality and dose testing, electrical safety, physicist acceptance, and service records using publicly available, general engineering knowledge.

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