Medical Informatics and Diagnostic Imaging

Catalog description

This course will focus on both medical informatics and diagnostic imaging. Module I: Students will be exposed to both theoretical and practical approaches in the acquisition, representation, processing, and management of knowledge and data within healthcare. Applications centering on varied computer platforms will be reviewed for their applicability to medical care and improvement in the delivery of quality healthcare. Exposure will be provided to participants regarding evaluation of lnternet-based resources for both patients and practitioners. Module II: Techniques of radiologic assessments will be emphasized in the diagnostic imaging module. Principles of radiologic examination will be provided with a focus on identifying normal variants and common pathologies in various diagnostic imaging modalities such as x-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear studies. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: Matriculation in MS PA program