Diagnostic Medical Equipment and Non-Radiographic Imaging Modalities ((2 credit hours))

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Presents medical equipment and instrumentation used to assess biophysical signals and images for diagnostic purposes. Examines such technology in terms of principles of operation and measuring its performance. Focuses on a variety of diagnostic technologies including the electrocardiograph and electroencephalograph machines, the pulmonary function analyzer, video endoscopy systems, ultrasound-generating machines, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. Lecture/Laboratory: 2.0 credits (37.5 contact hours).