Essentials of Digital Imaging
A solid foundation in digital imaging.

Essentials of Digital Imaging: The Series Institutional Version

This easy-to follow educational program is designed for administrators or educators who want their staff or students to stay current by learning how technology has advanced medical imaging. These interactive modules describe how digital images are processed and how to produce higher quality images. The components of digital imaging equipment and important safety standards are also covered. This package contains all seven modules, an image library, transcripts and test banks for each module.

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 1 - Fundamentals

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 1 - Fundamentals

Credits: 1.5

This module describes the characteristics of digital imaging receptors and the factors that affect their response to exposure. The image capture process for digital image receptors is explained as well as the factors that determine spatial resolution. Learn how to identify the sources of image blur and the equipment associated with digital fluoroscopic imaging systems.

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 2 - Processing

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 2 - Processing

Credits: 1

This module describes how photostimulable phosphor (PSP) image receptors extract data. Learn how to analyze image data extracted from image receptors and to identify and describe the most common exposure indicators for image detectors. The effects of automatic rescaling on image quality are also explained.

Member: $15

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 3 - Display

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 3 - Display

Credits: 0.5

This module explains the difference between a cathode ray tube and a liquid crystal display monitor. Learn how different monitors can affect the image display. Features of a modality workstation monitor and workstation functions are also explained in this module.

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 4 - Image Analysis

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 4 - Image Analysis

Credits: 1

This module examines the relationship between exposure indicator values, histogram analysis and automatic rescaling. Learn how exposure changes will affect the appearance of a digital image and how to evaluate a digitally acquired image to assess appropriate exposure levels. You will also learn how to locate different types of artifacts on a digital image and identify their probable causes.

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 5 - PACS

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 5 - PACS

Credits: 1

This module describes the components of a PACS and its functions. Learn the purpose of a PACS and the types of data included in a PACS display.

Member: $15

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 6 - Dose Reduction and Patient Safety

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 6 - Dose Reduction and Patient Safety

Credits: 1

This module defines and describes the three pillars of radiation safety and the units of measure used for radiation safety. Learn different shielding methods for various procedures, including fluoroscopic procedures.

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Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 7 - Quality

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 7 - Quality

Credits: 1

This module explains why quality assurance testing is important and how these tests are performed on photostimulable phosphor (PSP) and flat-panel image receptors. Also learn how display monitors are tested.

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Can I project the modules in my classroom using a personal computer?

Yes! The modules can be used on a computer with any of the popular web browsers and projected for your class to see. The institutional license also allows you to upload the content to a learning management system or to save the modules on computers or a private server used at your facility.
How will I receive the modules?

Download Version: You will download the entire product directly to your device.
CD/DVD Version: You will receive a CD or DVD package in the mail.
How long can I use the series after I purchase it?

As part of the institutional/educational purchase, you will receive a license of unlimited use of the entire series.
What format is the file?

The module files are in HTML format. They can be viewed using any of the popular web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. If your Learning Management System requires SCORM files, we can provide one SCORM version of the purchased modules. The courses will be published in SCORM 1.2 with the completion criteria based on 100% slide views. According to our policy, we do not provide customization of the course or completion criteria. To request a SCORM version, please email onlinece@asrt.org or call 800-444-2778.
Can I use the modules in a learning management system such as Blackboard or WebCT?

Yes, you should be able to post the modules to learning management systems. Although institutional products are designed to be compatible with most Learning Management Systems, ASRT does not guarantee its compatibility with all LMSs, and is not responsible for customizing this product to suit the requirements of individual institutions. Please contact your LMS provider for assistance uploading content to your platform. The institutional license also allows you to save the content to any number of computers or to a private server at your site.
Can the modules be shared with other facilities within my institution?

The institutional license allows the modules to be used by one location. Use of the content by other facilities would incur additional fees. For corporate pricing options for use by multiple sites, please email onlinece@asrt.org or call 800-444-2778, Ext. 1082.
Are the modules worth continuing education credit?

No. If you would like to take the modules for CE credit, you can purchase the credit versions in the ASRT Store.
Have additional questions?

Email onlinece@asrt.org or call 505-298-4500, Ext. 1082.

For educational and institutional use. This product is licensed for noncommercial, educational in-house or online educational course use only at your educational or corporate institution. Any broadcast, duplication, circulation, public viewing, conference viewing or Internet posting of this product is strictly prohibited. The Institutional license permits the use of the content at one location and prohibits sharing between multiple sites. Please call 800-444-2778, Ext. 1082 for corporate pricing options for use by multiple facilities.

Essentials of Digital Imaging
A solid foundation in digital imaging.

Modules Included in the Series

CMS Products - Credit

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 1 - Fundamentals

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 2 - Processing

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 3 - Display

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 4 - Image Analysis

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 5 - PACS

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 6 - Dose Reduction and Patient Safety

Essentials of Digital Imaging: Module 7 - Quality

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ Institutional Products

Can I project the modules in my classroom using a personal computer?

How will I receive the modules?

How long can I use the series after I purchase it?

What format is the file?

Can I use the modules in a learning management system such as Blackboard or WebCT?

Can the modules be shared with other facilities within my institution?

Are the modules worth continuing education credit?

Have additional questions?

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A solid foundation in digital imaging.