Medical Imaging I

Anatomy I and II

Theoretical-practical classes – Lectures with multimedia support, with individual and small group sessions to reinforce understanding of concepts and promote active participation in the learning process;

Students will understand all radiological signs and structures demonstrated on CT and MRI scans;
Pathological aspects versus normal anatomy will be analyzed, along with image analysis to support diagnostic evaluation, in addition to additional reconstructions for each exam performed;
Practical classes will include case and image analysis using simulation software and equipment funded by the Innov2Care program;

A medical image archive will also be used, and exercises will be conducted to enhance knowledge consolidation.
Techniques for manipulating real images available on simulator work consoles will be used. Freely accessible image viewing and manipulation software will also be used.

Group work will focus on resolving technical problems in CT and MRI scans, including quality control of the work performed.

The student must acquire knowledge of:

Anatomy in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures;
Normal imaging signs according to the procedure performed.

The student must acquire the skills to:

Evaluate and identify imaging procedures and their diagnostic acceptability;
Manipulate CT and MRI images efficiently;
Use clinical applications in each technique;
Identify anatomical structures evident in images from the methodologies described;
Evaluate the advantages, limitations, and risks of imaging techniques;
Interpret basic images in a clinical setting;
Evaluate imaging signs in CT and MRI procedures.

The student must acquire the skills to:

List the main diagnostic imaging exams in CT and MRI;
Identify and evaluate the anatomical structures and imaging signs present in CT and MRI procedures;
Evaluate the images produced, making decisions about their quality and acceptability based on the patient’s context and clinical conditions;
Distinguish the absence or presence of possible pathology or trauma in each imaging technique studied.

Introduction to Medical Imaging
1.1. Classification of imaging methods by anatomical system;
1.2. Identification of examinations and anatomical structures in CT and MRI modalities of the limbs, chest, abdomen, spine, and skull.

2. Computed Tomography (CT)

2.1. Analysis of CT procedures;
2.2. Iodinated contrasts;
2.3. Image applications and analysis;
2.4. Identification of radiological signs;
2.5. Assessment of normal and abnormal images;
2.6. Image manipulation to enhance them for greater diagnostic accuracy.

3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

3.1. MRI image acquisition and multiplanar reconstructions;
3.2. MRI contrasts;
3.3. MRI image applications and analysis;
3.4. Image evaluation of normal and abnormal anatomy in MRI exams;
3.5. Image manipulation, reconstructions, and anatomy identification by anatomical system.

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