MI 413 (DMI 413) - Advanced Pediatric Imaging
(Three hours theory per week) The course will focus on advanced topics in pediatric imaging. It will begin with a review of pediatric patient care, principles of ALARA, basic immobilization techniques, operation of imaging equipment for diagnostic, portable, c-arm and fluoroscopic studies. The course will center on advanced concepts in pediatric imaging including but not limited to pediatric pathology, pediatric radiation biology and pediatric pharmacology, including drug administration and sedation medications. Further pediatric imaging in advanced modalities such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical ultrasound, cardiac interventional and vascular interventional will be investigated.
Semester hours: 3.0