Digital Imaging for the Veterinary Profession

This comprehensive course on Veterinary Digital Radiography delves into the evolution and application of digital imaging technology within veterinary medicine. Beginning with an introduction and learning objectives, the course covers essential terminology in the basics – a glossary. Technologists will explore various modalities and their usage, differentiating between computed radiography (CR) and digital imaging (DI). Detailed discussions will include the technologies behind cassettes and readers in computed radiography and plate technology in veterinary digital radiography. The course also addresses image production, focusing on algorithms, histograms, and the creation of technique charts, emphasizing the importance of accuracy. Additionally, the course will identify and analyze image artifacts, their origins, and the critical role of high-quality monitors in image review.

Further into the veterinary digital radiography course, technologists will learn techniques for image manipulation to enhance original images. The curriculum covers warranties, service contracts, quality control testing, and comparisons of digital imaging systems, detailing what aspects can be revised versus what remains locked in. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nuances of service contracts, guarantees, and post-service quality control tests for technicians. This course is designed to equip vet techs with the knowledge to make informed decisions about veterinary digital radiography systems, ensuring they meet the specific needs of their facilities. Through this, participants will gain a robust understanding of veterinary digital radiography, from equipment procurement to resolving image artifact issues, making it the method of choice for veterinary imaging.