HYBRID IMAGING

Course Code:

8261

Semester:

8th Semester - Division - Sector “Radiology and Radiotherapy”

Specialization Category:

SC

Course Hours:

3

ECTS:

3


LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • know the modern applications of medical imaging which involve fusion of images derived from different modalities and the coupling of information with the relevant software
  • understand the complementary of imaging modalities and the different type of information offered by each one of them functional and anatomical
  • know which are the indications for fusion imaging currently and the evolving future trends

SYLLABUS

1. The philosophy of hybrid imaging and the meaning of molecular imaging
2. Specific equipment requirements of hybrid imaging systems PET/CT
3. The role of the radiologic technologist in the de4partments of hybrid imaging
4. SPECT/CT
5. MRI/PET
6. MRI/SPECT
7. Ultrasound? MRI
8. MRI/CT
9. Clinical Applications
10. Future trends