H32: Intro To Healthcare Imaging, Image Processing

Learn the fundamentals of medical images and how to process them for high quality and fast distribution.

What you'll learn
Define the basic concepts behind image processing in healthcare
Understand the basics of digitizing a medical image
Describe the difference between spatial and contrast resolution
List the various types of filters used in medical imaging
Requirements
There are no course requirements or prerequisites. This course is a foundation course.
Description
Have you ever wondered about the difference between high quality medical images and those which are just marginal?  Are you curious about the tradeoffs involved between image quality and speed of storage and transmission on our healthcare networks?  Would you like to see the impact of various fundamental imaging filters and their effect on the image?  If so, this course is for you.You will learn:How images are digitizedThe various sizes of images used in healthcare imaging systemsHow to quantify and characterize imagesThe difference between spatial and contrast resolutionThe basics of compressing images while minimizing artifactsThe basics of low and high pass filters and when and how to use themWhat contrast stretching is and how to use it.The definition of Look Up Tables (LUTs) and how they are used.How to stitch images togetherHow to measure angles on a digital radiographThis course includes:Video lectures walking you through the various aspects of xraysQuiz to test your retentionWhether you are new to the healthcare profession or looking to advance your career in healthcare or are an established healthcare professional eager to learn more about the potential of medical imaging, this course is perfect for you. The course is targeted for those unfamiliar with technical jargon but still wanting to learn about this technology and its application to healthcare organizations.My approach to teaching is a very pragmatic one explaining difficult concepts in an “easy to understand” format. This and my other courses are founded on my 35 years experience in the healthcare industry growing my career from development engineer through president. It is also based on my 15 years teaching business and healthcare at the graduate level at 2 Universities.This course on Medical Image Processing is one in a series of courses on Medical Imaging.  Other courses include Radiography,  Fluoroscopy, Cardiovascular, CT, MR, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Digitizing the Image

Lecture 3 Image Resolution

Lecture 4 Image Compression

Lecture 5 Image Spatial Filtering

Those currently in a healthcare position, wanting to learn more about medical image processing and the role it plays in healthcare.,Those considering a career change and wanting to learn more about medical imaging,Those entering the healthcare industry and considering a career in medical Imaging,The eternally curious