Section Head: Charles E.
Willis, PhD University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center
Section Description:
Image management systems depend on digital radiography (DR) to acquire much of
their workload. Chuck Willis will introduce the fundamentals of DR systems. Tony
Seibert will describe a new view of DR systems according to their underlying
technology. Ellen Charkot will explain how the transition to DR affects the x-ray
technologist.
108: Fundamentals of Digital Radiography
Charles E.
Willis, PhD
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how ordinary radiographic images can be captured in digital form.
2. Recognize the advantages of digital images over film-based images.
3. Describe some limitations of digital images.
208: Digital Radiography: Are CR versus DR Comparisons Valid?
J. Anthony Seibert, PhD
University of California, Davis
Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate between CR and DR nomenclature since it can be confusing and misleading.
2. Understand the current status of digital radiography devices in terms of
acquisition strategies, image characteristics, and implementation.
3. Discuss and describe alternate viewpoints on digital radiographs.
4. Determine and select optimal technology for intended clinical
purposes.
308: Impact of Digital Radiography on the Radiographer Ellen Charkot, MRT
The Hospital for Sick Children
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe changes in practice, workload, and workflow due to digital
radiography.
2. Identify the training requirements for digital radiography.
