Fundamentals of Digital Radiography

The Fundamentals of Digital Radiography course provides an overview of equipment and processes involved in digital radiography and a deeper dive into the physics of digital image production and imaging informatics. 

Topics covered include: CR imaging plates, imaging plate readers, direct and indirect conversion digital radiography, histograms, DELs, TFTs, digital matrix, pixel matrix, bit depth, quantization, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), detective quantum efficiency (DQR), modulation transfer function (MTF), dynamic range, exposure latitude, MIMPS, & PACS.

• Describe the image acquisition process within digital imaging.

• Discuss the differences and functions of computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems.

• Review the computer processing and image display process.

• Recognize the mechanisms for transfer, storage, and remote access of medical images.

• Proper use of technology to retrieve, evaluate, and disseminate patient records.

• Radiography students of all levels

• Limited Radiography students of all levels

• Radiography students preparing for the ARRT® Radiography Registry Exam

• Other Imaging students or professionals in need of a refresher

• Healthcare extenders such as PAs and ARNP

• Radiology Residents

• Medical students