CIT 141 - Pacs Administration I

Institution:

Bunker Hill Community College

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Description:

This is an introductory course covering the major aspects of administering Picture Archiving & Communication Systems, PACS. This course provides students with an overview and introduction to the core aspects PACS Systems Administration and Technology including but not limited to: PACS components, functions and standards, PACS network and infrastructure, PACS image acquisition, archiving, query, storage and retrieval, and PACS Management Software modules. This course focuses on an understanding and appreciation of the duties of PACS administration professional and how PACS relates to and interacts with the Hospital Information (HIS) and Radiology Information (RIS) Systems. Upon completion of this course students will have the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to administer PACS Systems at a basic level. Students taking the course are expected to have a solid knowledge of computer terminology, internet navigation and e-mail, operating system and file management skills. Prerequisite: Information Technology Fundamentals (CIT112), equivalent course, equivalent experience or permission of the CIT department chairperson. Pre/co-requisite: Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging & PACS (MIG161).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bhcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 228-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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