SIIM Training is a virtual learning environment that provides interactive training using one of SIIM's learning management systems (LMS). This LMS facilitates the distance learning capability which is identical to what students utilize to take an online university/college course. Please email us at otech@siim.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Course categories
Skip available courses
Available courses
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Recognize various DICOM components and be able to categorize DICOM services based on image communication, image and information management, and image quality.
- Classify different DICOM header attributes according to their type definitions, which are also known as Value Representations.
- Address issues with the DICOM protocol.
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Breakdown a DICOM header into its modules and attributes to allow for corrections and troubleshooting.
- Configure a device by applying knowledge about packet sizes, addressing, and the various transfer and abstract syntaxes used for communication.
- Troubleshoot DICOM connections, recognizing negotiation and communication as part of the Association.
Course Contents
After the course you will be able to:
- Introduction to DICOM, components, levels and essential parts of the DICOM information model. Conformance, different parts of the standard.
- Attributes, such as sequences and codes, enumerated values, defined terms, implicit, explicit, clinical trials, VET, DICONDE
- Protocols, Addressing, roles SCU/SCP, Associations negotiation, AS, Xfer Synt, Pres cont., ACSE and DIMSE. SOP Class concept and UID's
- Image objects, Secondary Capture, PDF, Multi-frame, Enhanced SOP Classes, specimen encoding
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Use the different DICOM protocol services based on the required functionality.
- Recognize the different services to be used for input and output of images on different media, such as paper, film and electronic media.
- Identify typical errors that might frequently occur when trying to import images from electronic media.
- Analyze conformance statements for potential interoperability issues.
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Select the appropriate DICOM services needed to achieve certain tasks.
- Analyze from a typical log file the different protocol commands used for the different services.
- Troubleshoot any common issues related to importing CD's.
- Perform a gap analysis based on conformance statements.
- Select the appropriate tools for verification and validation.
Course Contents
After the course you will be able to:
- Composite, Normalized, Verification, MWL
- MPPS, Store and extended negotiation, STC, Q/R and Keys
- Output to Print, Print options and issues. Exchange media. Common issues, IHE PDI. Import documents
- Conformance statements, how to read them, tables, media support, gap analysis, testing and validation
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify which services are needed to support an efficient workflow
- Interpret Structured reports such as used for measurements
- Establish the correct workflow to facilitate CAD processing
- Understand the DICOM information model with regard to scheduled and performed procedures and know what unique identifiers to use
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Set up a dose registration system using the Dose SR as input
- Specify what services are needed to synchronize different PACS systems and archives
- Use DICOM web services to exchange information
Course Content
- Storage commitment, MPPS, information model, IA
- Structured Reports, structure, different types, Key image
- CAD SR, measurements, dose, substance administration
- GPWL, HP's, Structured display, email and WADO, GSDF, Application hosting
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Select the appropriate tools for verification and validation
- Select the appropriate encoding for overlays, text and annotations
- Distinguish between the different compression schemes that are specified as part of the DICOM standard
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Troubleshoot image quality and display issues
- Configure a DICOM device with regard to addressing
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and interpret the protocol
Course Content
- Pixel pipeline, fusion and registration
- Overlays, greyscale and color, blended and extensions to presentations states, compression
- Networking, addressing, configuration management and security
- Troubleshooting, active and passive test tools such as sniffers and validators, adding a new modality
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify the major hardware components and their peripherals that are involved with the healthcare IT information systems
- Distinguish between the different software layers and applications
- Obtain a basic knowledge about the different Operating Systems and Database systems
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Perform basic hardware and software maintenance and upgrades
- Execute basic operating system commands and run utilities
- Perform simple queries using SQL
- Perform basic diagnosis using standard utilities and tools
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Distinguish between the different networking technology components
- Identify the major imaging technology infrastructure parts such as the archive and database
- Use the different pixel annotations in binary and hexadecimal encoding
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Identify and implement the various security mechanisms
- Perform basic network troubleshooting tasks
- Interpret the different binary and hexadecimal encoding in computer dumps
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify the major body parts that make up each body system
- Explain the function of each body part
- Identify and recognize body parts in the different imaging modalities
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Recognize and use different anatomical coding systems
- Understand clinical terminology when discussing with medical professionals the issues with healthcare technology
- Relate diseases to the corresponding body part and function
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Recognize the different imaging technologies by looking at the images
- Understand the technology for each modality that is used to create medical images
- Use the appropriate medical terms, including those related to patient orientation
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Estimate archive usage for managing medical images as you become familiar with the different image sizes
- Configure the appropriate display protocols on workstations based on modality type and patient orientation
- Understand the image acquisition chain for X-ray images
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Distinguish between the Computerized and (direct) Digital Radiography (CR/DR)
- Understand the advantages for both CR and DR technology
- Understand typical workflows for radiology and the most common other specialties using imaging technology
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Perform a workflow analysis
- Recommend workflow changes depending on the analysis performed
- Implement a CR/DR quality assurance program
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate for all major imaging modalities:
- Basic operating principles
- Typical clinical applications
- Image formats and appearances
- Data volumes / file sizes
- Interpretive considerations
- Typical exam protocols
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Estimate the potential impact of all common digital modalities on storage capacity, infrastructure and system performance.
- Identify bottlenecks in a digital department workflow based on examination characteristics.
- Specify workstation software and display requirements based on the image type and characteristics.
- Recognize the most common medical image types and match them with the modality that generated it.
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Identify key hardware components of PACS architecture, including network components, servers, diagnostic workstations and printers.
- List the key functionality of the various PACS components.
- Differentiate between common PACS architectures such as Web-based viewing, integrated Web servers, multiple tier archives, the role of specialty workstations and modalities.
- Distinguish PACS architectures from different vendors (similarities and differences).
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Determine what PACS systems are meant to accomplish.
- Identify the potential impact of PACS implementation on productivity.
- Approximate the production data rate of a PACS system.
- Differentiate between the architecture and features offered by different players in this industry.
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Distinguish between the different health care IT domains and identify applicable standards (DICOM/HL7) .
- Identify which interface standard and standard component impacts workflow, presentation of information and image quality.
- Analyze and compare interface specifications.
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Specify which standards and services/profiles to be used for successful integration.
- Evaluate vendor proposals for health care IT implementations from a technical integration perspective.
- Interpret the basic DICOM and HL7 message structure and IHE profile definitions.
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Make a diagram showing how PACS components are connected from a workflow perspective, including any relevant interfaces.
- Select the right tools to perform an analysis.
- Appreciate the differences in workflow between various specialties and organizational structures, particularly radiology, cardiology and radiation therapy.
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Identify potential bottlenecks and issues for a typical imaging workflow.
- Read and interpret workflow diagrams.
- Perform a simple departmental workflow analysis.
- Use different workflow tools to create simple workflow diagrams and charts.
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Distinguish between the different versions of HL7 version 2
- Identify the different segments in a message
- Differentiate between the two acknowledgement modes
- Identify the trigger events in the message
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Parse an HL7 version 2 message
- Read an Abstract Syntax definition to find out if it matches an actual message
- Interpret the text and numeric data fields
- Identify the main components of the patient identification, visit, observation and allergy segments
Course Contents
- History and background, protocol, versions, version 3 relationship and IHE
- Message structure and behavior, segments, encoding, trigger events, Abstract Message Syntax, Acknowledgements, TXT and Numerics
- Patient Administration (ADT), MSH, EVN segments
- Admission details, Identification, Visit, Observations and Allergy segments
Course Objectives
You will be able to:
- Understand Order messages and the role of the order placer and filler
- Identify what belongs in the ORC and OBR order segments
- Understand the impact of any of the patient corrections, such as merge, move, updates and changes
Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
- Interpret the coded data elements and date/time
- Use the appropriate message for changing any of the patient information
- Understand the results messages such as used for labs or radiology
- Read and interpret the IHE technical framework with regard to the HL7 messages
Course Contents
- Coded terminologies, Date/Time datatypes
- Order placer, filler, ORM, ORC, OBR, QPD, RCP
- Modifications: cancelations, updates, moves, merges, changes (ADT) and results (ORU)
- Integration using HL7: PAM, PIX and PDQ profiles of IHE
- 30 min recorded lecture from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Assigned reading(s) and questions for discussion
Individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge in preparation for certification.
The association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A ARRT continuing education credits, which could also satisfy other organizations such as PARCA and CIIP continuing education requirements.
The association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A ARRT continuing education credits, which could also satisfy other organizations such as PARCA and CIIP continuing education requirements.
The association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A ARRT continuing education credits, which could also satisfy other organizations such as PARCA and CIIP continuing education requirements.
The association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A ARRT continuing education credits, which could also satisfy other organizations such as PARCA and CIIP continuing education requirements.
Skip site announcements