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Advanced PACS/RIS DICOM, HL7 and IHE

Overview:

A PACS administrator is a professional who orchestrates a complex set of functions in supporting an imaging informatics solution. This solution may comprise of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and/or Radiology Information System (RIS).

 

To support these solutions requires a unique set of skills which cross over between IT, Clinical and Management.

 

We mould and develop personnel in the medical field, into effective Imaging Informatics administrators with knowledge and practical experience.​

Course Outline:

 

Day 1: Advanced DICOM and HL7

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  • Advanced DICOM

  • DICOM Data Model

  • Information Object Definitions (IODs)

  • Encoding for Network and Media Interchange

  • Pixel Element Encoding

  • Image Geometry

  • Display Pipeline

  • Non-Image Objects.

  • DICOM- Data Transport Services

  • Association Control

  • Image Storage

  • Query/Retrieve

  • Modality Worklist (MWL)

  • Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS)

  • Print

  • DICOM Configuration

  • DICOM Conformance

 

  • Advanced HL7 V.2 Messaging

  • HL7 V2 Message Structure

  • MLLP; Acknowledgement Message

  • Patient Visit Management

  • Order Management

  • Results/Reports Management

  • HL7 Conformance

 

Day 2: PACS ADMINISTRATION- COMPONENTS, PROCESSES AND WORKFLOW

 

  • Understanding and Defining DICOM Requirements

  • PACS Fundamentals

  • Imaging Service data Model

  • Image Management and Archiving Servers

  • Imaging Modalities

  • Display Workstations

  • Enterprise PACS Architecture

  • PACS performance

  • Diagnostic Imaging Workflow

  • PACS Security

  • Implementation and Administration

  • Image Quality

  • IHE Guidelines

 

Day 3: PACS ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP (TROUBLESHOOTING & HANDS ON)

 

  • Issues in PACS Interoperability

  • Connectivity Layer

  • Presentation Layer

  • Data Mapping and Interpretation

  • Exercises

  • Validating Images

  • Read/Edit Images

  • Send/Receive Images

  • Monitoring and Analysis

  • Troubleshooting Exercises

CPD

Accredited

for

18 CEU's

Level 1

Course objectives:

To provide candidates with knowledge and a unique set of skills, allowing them to perform their day to day tasks as PACS/RIS administrators and enhancing the value they add to the overall PACS/RIS solution.

 

During this course, candidates are exposed to advanced PACS administration, workflow and processes. They also gain in depth knowledge of the interface and interoperability standards in medical image management: DICOM, HL7 and IHE.

 

Candidates learn about typical issues in PACS interfacing, workflow and data interoperability. Test, analyse and edit images and image management data, monitor and troubleshoot connectivity.

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Course Structure:

The training course is delivered over 3 days and includes a mixed method of training. The morning sessions are presentation based lectures while the afternoon sessions are dedicated to practical exercises.

 

Course Includes:

All training material

Hardware for practical sessions

Morning  tea, coffee and snacks

Lunch

Afternoon tea, coffee and snacks

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary Wi-Fi

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