Ultrasound Imaging: What Is Inside?

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18 h
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Source
  • From www.futurelearn.com
Conditions
  • Free Access
  • Free certificate
More info
  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on May 1, 2016
  • Ends on May 7, 2016

Course details

Syllabus

Ultrasound is an easy and quick technique to visualize structures inside the human body. It is a relatively harmless and accessible technique. It has been used for decades in medical practice. With current technology developments, new possibilities in ultrasound imaging are arising that may improve diagnostics. However, ultrasound can only be correctly performed, or its clinical performance can only be improved when users have a profound knowledge of the underlying technology. Understand ultrasound imaging from three perspectives This free online course is based on three major perspectives: Medical perspective: In Week 1 we will examine the versatile use of ultrasound imaging for medical purposes. Technical perspective: In Weeks 2 to 4 we will explain the underlying technology of ultrasound imaging. Technical medical perspective: In Weeks 5 and 6 we will apply your newly acquired technical background knowledge of ultrasound to make better images. After this course you will have a good understanding of the technology of ultrasound imaging, and you can apply this knowledge in examples of ultrasound use in the clinic.

Prerequisite

None

Instructors

  • Wiendelt Steenbergen
  • Jordy van Zandwijk

Platform

FutureLearn is a massive open online course (MOOC) learning platform founded in December 2012.

It is a company launched and wholly owned by The Open University in Milton Keynes, England. It is the first UK-led massive open online course learning platform, and as of March 2015 included 54 UK and international University partners and unlike similar platforms includes four non-university partners: the British Museum, the British Council, the British Library and the National Film and Television School.

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