9 Fe Gn a errata 6864 Cochran Road Solon, Ohio 44139 info@DITECnet.com (440) 519-1555 Fax (440) 519-1556 Presented by: DITEC, Inc. SIX-Time Winners of 24x7 Readers’ Choice Award Best Service Training Program or Aid - Diagnostic Imaging Maintenance Levels 1, I, IIL copyright DITEC, Inc. State of OH State Board of Career Colleges & Schools Reg # 94-05-1398 Diagnostic Imaging Technical Education Center, Inee ww Notes FUNDAMENTALS OF SERVICING DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION In 1895, the first medical radiographs astounded the medical and scientific communities. Those early images were the result of a discovery of invisible rays that were able to create images of structures that were invisible to the naked eye. ‘The following is a list of diagnosed findings and applications that were performed in the first year following the discovery of x-rays: 1. Gallstones 2. Arteriosclerosis 3. Contrast injection for the first arteries 4. Chest film 5. Kidney stones 6. Iodine agent used as contrast 7. First execution of fluoroscopy 8, For the enhanced viewing of the stomach and intestines the contrast medium used was barium sulfate. The Fundamentals of Servicing Diagnostic Imaging Systems Level | course will introduce you to some of those methods. Specifically, you will be introduced to diagnostic X-ray techniques as well as Computed Tomography, Nuclear medicine, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Filmless radiography. The main focus of this course will be on diagnostic Radiographic and Fluoroscopic x-ray imaging techniques. The course is designed to teach the new service professional the skills necessary to build an excellent foundation in the servicing of diagnostic x-ray imaging systems. It wil] provide in depth coverage of the different systems used in the radiology department. It must be realized that there is much more to the problem of creating diagnostic quality images than meets the eye. The nature of imaging, techniques requires that you have an understanding of the reasons behind the current choices if you are to understand the nature of diagnostic imaging as a goal. Fundamentals of Servicing 1 For Training Purposes Only ‘Diagnostic Imaping Systems. (© DITEC, Inew Notes COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify the various equipment in the radiology department and define their uses. 2. State and follow radiation safety procedures as they apply to all personnel in radiology. 3. Define x-rays and how they are produced and controlled. 4, Define the factors that affect the radiographic image quality and state how each affects the image 5. Define image receptor parameters and state how each affects radiographic quality. 6, Troubleshoot the normal radiographic/fuoroscopic system to the ‘major subassembly level. Fundamentals of Servicing 12 For Training Purposes Only Diagnostic Imaging Systems © DITEC, Inc