Introduction to Medical Imaging Technology

Principles of medical imaging technologies, and their clinical applications with indications, risk factors, and ethical challenges. Technical strengths and weaknesses of different modalities, and their strengths and weaknesses for the presentation of anatomy and pathology.

A candidate who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

• Has an overview of how different medical imaging technologies work and are applied in clinical practice
• Understands the relationship between technical image quality, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical utility
• Has knowledge of future trends, including artificial intelligence, digitalization, and sustainable strategies

Skills:

• Can evaluate and justify the choice of imaging modality and image quality based on the clinical question
• Can identify and discuss ethical dilemmas and risk factors associated with the use of medical imaging

General competence:

• Can critically reflect on the ethical, organizational, and societal implications of using diagnostic imaging
• Can communicate knowledge about the importance of diagnostic imaging for patient care and the healthcare system as a whole

Lectures and assignments for groups through e-learning platform. One physical gathering will be organized in Trondheim over 2-4 days in the autumn semester, with introductory lectures and group work. It is compulsory to have 4 approved assignments. All resources for learning will be made available through the e-learning platform.