This course teaches learners the underlying principles behind conventional radiography, computerized axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. The radiology of chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, spine and brain are taught in this course using a combination of lectures and extensive practical activities and assessments.
Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging
Instructors: William B. Stewart
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module you'll learn the principles of diagnostic imaging, be introduced to conventional radiography, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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This module covers chest radiology, CT of chest, and an introduction to chest radiology pathology
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
This module covers normal CT anatomy of the abdomen, renal anatomy, colon cancer, and renal neoplasm
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
This module covers normal pelvic imaging, normal male pelvis imaging, normal female pelvis imaging,
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins
This module covers radiology of the upper extremities, radiology of the lower extremities, and musculoskeletal imaging modalities
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin
This module covers skull radiography, brain CT imaging fundamentals, brain CT imaging pathology, brain: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and brain MRI pathology
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
This module covers and introduction to spine radiographs
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins
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Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Perfect course with great learning material and simple explanation.
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
"Excellent! The optimal pace and clarity of the content significantly enhanced the learning experience, making it exceptionally efficient."
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