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Radiological Equipment

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6 modules · 31 topics

Module 1Science Behind Radiological Equipment7 topics
  • Introduction and types of radiation (X-rays, gamma rays, etc.)
  • Interaction of radiation with matter (photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, etc.)
  • Radiation dose measurement (Gray, Sievert)
  • Radiation safety principles (ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and AERB, FDA, ICRP guidelines
  • Shielding materials and techniques
  • X-ray tubes, detectors, and imaging sensors
  • Power supplies and control systems
Module 2Operation and Analysis of Various Imaging Equipment6 topics
  • Principles of X-ray generation and detection and Applications in diagnostics (chest X-rays, bone imaging)
  • Principles of CT scanning and 3D reconstruction and Applications in oncology, cardiology, and neurology
  • Principles of magnetism and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Applications in soft tissue imaging
  • Principles of sound waves and transducer technology and Applications in obstetrics, cardiology, and abdominal imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine — Principles of PET and SPECT imaging
  • Image reconstruction algorithms and Noise reduction and enhancement techniques
Module 3Integrate AI and Robotics into Radiological Systems I2 topics
  • AI in Radiology — Basics of machine learning and deep learning
  • AI applications in image analysis — Tumor detection, fracture identification
Module 4Integrate AI and Robotics into Radiological Systems II4 topics
  • Robotics in Radiology — Robotic assisted surgeries and biopsies
  • Robotics in radiation therapy — Cyber Knife, Gamma Knife
  • Integration of radiological systems with hospital networks
  • Remote diagnostics and tele-radiology
Module 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Radiological Devices6 topics
  • Design principles of equipment — System architecture and component selection
  • Techniques for ensuring image quality and Calibration of imaging systems
  • Common issues in radiological equipment
  • Preventive maintenance strategies
  • IEC, AERB, FDA standards for radiological devices
  • Documentation and certification processes
Module 6Advancements in Radiological Technology6 topics
  • 3D and 4D imaging techniques
  • Dual energy CT and spectral imaging
  • PET-MRI and SPECT-CT
  • Nanotechnology in Radiology
  • Radiation-free imaging technologies
  • AI for personalized medicine
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