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Program Details

The program in question is TECNICHE BASE DI RADIOLOGIA CONVENZIONALE, which translates to Basic Techniques in Conventional Radiology.

Program Overview

• Code: Not specified
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• CFU (University Credits): Not specified
• Sector: MED/50
• Language: Italian
• Location: Genova
• Period: 2nd Semester

Objectives and Contents

Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide students with basic notions in conventional radiology, focusing on the mechanisms and precautions that lead to the formation of radiological images through basic techniques. Topics range from the nomenclature of electromagnetic waves to the digital archiving of images.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Recognize the characteristics of X-rays
• Describe the elements that constitute an X-ray tube
• Describe the formation of the radiating image
• Apply precautions for a quality radiological image
• Distinguish systems for reducing scattered radiation
• Classify direct and indirect radiology
• Compare various digital detectors
• Distinguish acquisition systems within a radiological-fluoroscopic room

Teaching Methods

• The course is taught in presence with slides.

Program/Content

• Production of X-rays: physical production, characteristics, interaction with matter
• Technological production of X-rays: X-ray tube and its evolution, characteristics of each element, mechanical and geometric peculiarities, technical data
• Image formation: radiating image, radiological optics, geometric rules
• Image quality: blurring, systems for reducing scattered radiation, exposure factors
• Digital image: basic notions, characteristics and treatment of a digital image, digital radiology
• Basic techniques in conventional radiology: digital radiography and radioscopy, digital detectors, technological principles of different detection systems, image intensifier, hints on special techniques
• Architecture of radiological rooms: skeleton-thorax-abdomen room, contrastographic room

Texts/Bibliography

• Elements of technology in radiology and diagnostic imaging (Passariello)
• Elements of radiography (Kodak monograph)
• Technical methodology and radiographic anatomy
• Guide des technologies de l'imagerie medicale (Dillesenger and Moerschel)

Teachers and Commissions

• Teacher: Valerio Perotto
• Office Hours: By appointment via email

Lessons

Lesson Schedule

The schedule for this course is available on the EasyAcademy portal.

Exams

Exam Method

The exam is taken at the level of the integrated course. The learning assessment for this specific course is done through an oral exam.

Assessment Method

Knowledge of the program carried out through open and closed questions that relate the various topics.