- Docente: Cristiana Corsi
- Credits: 2
- SSD: ING-INF/06
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student knows in depth the innovative technologies for medical radiology: DICOM communication, HIS / RIS / PACS.
Course contents
Introduction to information systems in healthcare. Fundamentals of databases. Fundamentals of computer networks and ISO-OSI model
The Radiology Information System: components and workflow
The Picture Archiving and Communication System: components and workflow
RAID systems
Standards in healthcare: DICOM, HL7 and the IHE initiative
Characterization of medical images: acquisition and parameters for quality assessment. Image compression techniques. Main image processing approaches and examples.
Readings/Bibliography
Handouts and materials provided by the teacher.
Reading the reference scientific articles that will be provided by the teacher on specific topic for an in-depth approach is recommended.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises in the computer lab with dedicated software
Assessment methods
The final evaluation consists of an oral test aimed at ascertain whether the student has understood the topics presented in the class.
The test will be evaluated based on the following parameters:
- knowledge, mastery and deepening of the contents
- critical ability to rework concepts and exhibition capacity
- technical-scientific terminological correctness
Teaching tools
Use of dedicated software
Office hours
See the website of Cristiana Corsi
SDGs



This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.