- Docente: Tommaso Preda
- 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)
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from Sep 25, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
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
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
During the course of the Professional Laboratory, students will be subjected to ongoing checks, through practical tests designed to stimulate the student on the learning processes.
Through Problem Based Learning, the student will acquire specific skills that will provide decision-making autonomy in interconnection between procedures and clinical questions.
At the end of the course the student will be subjected to a practical suitability test preparatory to the start of the internship in the various radiological settings.
Teaching tools
Use of dedicated software
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students [http:] ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Office hours
See the website of Tommaso Preda