Imaging Informatics - Loma Linda University

Imaging Informatics from Loma Linda University is a Online Certificate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The certificate in Imaging Informatics provides the radiologic technologist with skills necessary to function as aPACS (Picture Archival Communications System) administrator. The program focuses on four areas of emphasis: informatics, PACS planning and implementation, administrative issues, and future planning in PACS. This program will also help the radiographer prepare for the American Board of Imaging Informatics certification exam. Certification will provide improved marketability for radiographers interested in the management of information systems within a PACS environment. Students may elect to complete the Informatics Certificate as an area of emphasis within the BSRS program. Why Imaging Informatics? Imaging informatics is a relatively new field within radiology. Along with the advancement of technology , radiology departments are continuously adopting new means to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency. This often translates into a complex system of servers, networks, and imaging equipment. Management of these systems involves a special skill set crossing between information technology and radiography. These specialized people are usually termed PACS administrators. A PACS administrator's role may vary from planning and assessment of new capital equipment to managing a simple network between two PACS computers. No matter what their role involves, imaging informatics is always increasing in complexity. Due to the special dynamics, it is important for anyone within a leadership role in imaging informatics to have a strong foundational base of information that can be utilized in everyday situations. Program Outcomes Upon completion of the program, the graduate should be qualified to: 1. Demonstrate leadership and critical thinking in the management of imaging informatics. 2. Behave in a professional manner in all interactions including communicating appropriately (written and oral) with patients, colleagues, and others with whom s/he comes in contact. 3. Comply with the current standards and practices set by the governing bodies of imaging in the medical field. 4. Continue to improve knowledge and skills by participating in professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new and innovative aspects of professional practice. View more details on Loma Linda University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.