Foundations of Image Quality
Class Number: 10605219_2252_23260_01
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
Course Description
10-605-219 FOUNDATIONS OF IMAGE QUALITY ...Discusses methods and measures to assess medical image quality of various imaging modalities. Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and its component factors will be a focus of discussion, which includes the appropriate test equipment and methodologies. (Prerequisite: 10-605-218, Image Detector Technology and Its Management)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Outline the factors that contribute to optimum medical image quality.
- Explain the concept of Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
- Analyze diagnostic medical images for clinical acceptance.
- Distinguish between point spread function (PSF), line spread function (LSF) and contrast transfer function (CTF) as components of MTF.
- Calculate spatial and contrast resolution measures using industry standards.
- Analyze product specifications to determine highest diagnostic yield and dollar value.
- Determine the acceptance of x-ray imaging equipment according to established quality assurance standards.
- Outline the key characteristics of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
- Discuss the proper test equipment/procedures for evaluating the operation of a medical imaging system.
- Suggest methodologies to optimize sub-standard image quality
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 10605219_2252_23260_01
- Location:
- 1301
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- In-Person
- Term:
- 2025 Spring
- Session:
- 8W1
Estimated Cost:
$350.20
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