Medical Imaging

Catalog description

The purpose of this medical imaging course is to introduce podiatric medical students to diagnostic radiology which will prepare them for their podiatric medical career. Emphasis will be on plain film x-rays and will include the biology, safety, physics, and x-ray interpretation. Students will also will learn basic foot and ankle X-ray positioning and be able to perform and obtain appropriate views. The course will also introduce the podiatric medical student to special imaging (MRI, CT scan, bone scan, diagnostic ultrasonography) and how it pertains to the diagnosis of foot and ankle pathology. Prerequisites ANATG 1517 , 1527, 1537 Anatomical Sciences I, II, III