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Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course teaches learners the underlying principles behind conventional radiography, computerized axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. The radiology of chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, spine and brain are taught in this course using a combination of lectures and extensive practical activities and assessments.

By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the principles of conventional radiography, CT MRI and ultrasound Describe systematic approaches to imaging interpretation Describe the use of windowing in CT Describe sequences in MRI and their relevance. This course is part 4/4 in the Yale Human Anatomy Specialization. Topics covered in the lectures include: Introductions to conventional radiography, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), chest radiology, CT of chest, chest radiology: introduction to pathology, normal CT anatomy of the abdomen, renal anatomy, colon cancer, renal neoplasm, normal pelvic imaging, normal male pelvis imaging, normal female pelvis imaging, radiology of the upper extremities, radiology of the lower extremities, musculoskeletal imaging modalities, introduction to spine radiographs, skull radiography, brain CT imaging fundamentals, brain CT imaging pathology, brain: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and brain MRI pathology

In this module you'll learn the principles of diagnostic imaging, be introduced to conventional radiography, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 assignment1 plugin

5 videosTotal 39 minutes
  • A Message From Your Instructors3 minutes
  • Introduction to Conventional Radiography11 minutes
  • Introduction to Computed Tomography9 minutes
  • Introduction to Ultrasound8 minutes
  • Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging8 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • About the Course10 minutes
  • Introduction to Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
  • Disclaimer10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Introduction to Radiology10 minutes
1 pluginTotal 15 minutes
  • Radiology Introduction Digital Practical Exam15 minutes

This module covers chest radiology, CT of chest, and an introduction to chest radiology pathology

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

3 videosTotal 30 minutes
  • Chest Radiography6 minutes
  • Computed Tomography of Chest9 minutes
  • Introduction to Cardiac Radiology15 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Chest Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Chest Radiology10 minutes
3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes
  • Chest Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes
  • Chest Cross Section Activity15 minutes
  • Chest Radiology Scan Activity15 minutes

This module covers normal CT anatomy of the abdomen, renal anatomy, colon cancer, and renal neoplasm

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

3 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • CT Abdomen Normal Anatomy11 minutes
  • Renal Anatomy8 minutes
  • Colon Cancer4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Abdomen Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Abdomen Radiology10 minutes
3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes
  • Abdomen Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes
  • Abdomen Cross Section Activity15 minutes
  • Abdomen Radiology Scan Activity15 minutes

This module covers normal pelvic imaging, normal male pelvis imaging, normal female pelvis imaging,

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

3 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • Normal Pelvic Imaging8 minutes
  • Male Pelvic Anatomy8 minutes
  • Female Pelvic Anatomy13 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Pelvis Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes
  • Pelvis Radiology5 minutes
2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes
  • Pelvis Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes
  • Pelvis Cross Section Activity15 minutes

This module covers radiology of the upper extremities, radiology of the lower extremities, and musculoskeletal imaging modalities

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

3 videosTotal 29 minutes
  • Radiology of the Upper Extremities11 minutes
  • Radiology of the Lower Extremities9 minutes
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging10 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Extremities Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Extremities Radiology 10 minutes
1 pluginTotal 15 minutes
  • Extremities Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes

This module covers skull radiography, brain CT imaging fundamentals, brain CT imaging pathology, brain: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and brain MRI pathology

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosTotal 42 minutes
  • Skull Radiology10 minutes
  • Brain CT Imaging Fundamentals8 minutes
  • Brain CT Imaging Pathology8 minutes
  • Brain MRI11 minutes
  • Brain MRI Pathology6 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Skull and Brain Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 25 minutes
  • Skull and Brain Radiology25 minutes
3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes
  • Skull and Brain Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes
  • Skull and Brain Cross Section Activity15 minutes
  • Skull and Brain Radiology Scan Activity15 minutes

This module covers and introduction to spine radiographs

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

3 videosTotal 27 minutes
  • Introduction to Spine Radiographs7 minutes
  • Spine Cross-sectional Imaging Part I10 minutes
  • Spine Cross-sectional Imaging Part II10 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Spine Radiology Lab Guide10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Spine Radiology10 minutes
3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes
  • Spine Radiology Digital Practical Exam15 minutes
  • Spine Cross Section Activity15 minutes
  • Spine Radiology Scan Activity15 minutes

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Yale University
4 Courses173,136 learners
Yale University
4 Courses173,136 learners

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Reviewed on Apr 7, 2024

This course was thorough in teaching the basic interpretation of normal radiology images, I have learnt a lot and excited to apply these skills in my field.

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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

"Excellent! The optimal pace and clarity of the content significantly enhanced the learning experience, making it exceptionally efficient."

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Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

This course summarizes my 4 years degree, a very appropriate approach to each modality.

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