Imaging Informatics is an integral part of a career as a Diagnostic Imaging professional. This course aims at providing all the essential skills and knowledge necessary for the successful planning, implementation, and maintenance of a PACS, and other radiology systems. This program also helps begin preparation for students interested in taking the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) exam. Topics include: a practical overview to PACS Administration and Operations, DICOM and HL7, Networking, PACS workflow and Architecture, Image Exchange, and Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration.

PACS in radiology is constantly evolving and new integration challenges are changing the way imaging services are provided. PACS management is a growing challenge for Radiology department personnel and vendors. PACS and Imaging Informatics must accommodate many different workflows including nonradiology needs.

The emergence of the Imaging Informatics profession and the PACS Administrator role is an answer to the complexity of the digital imaging environment. PACS management and healthcare informatics require specific knowledge and skills unique to this technology. This practical knowledge is delivered by experienced healthcare IT professionals who currently practice these concepts

• This course is designed for Junior level imaging professionals who want to enter the challenging world of Imaging Informatics.
• Radiologic Technologists
• Imaging Specialists
• Current PACS Administrators and field engineers who wish to update their knowledge.
• Hospital IT staff and personnel who are actively involved in PACS selection, planning and imple mentation.
• Those wants to become PACS Admin.
• Those who just became a PACS Admin and need training.
• Those want to take CIIP and CPAS exams.