What Is Included
Handouts of the slides, a simple lunch, and a copy of the applicable study guide.What Will You Learn
You will get a very high paced, comprehensive overview of the topics that are typically covered in our PACS IT for Clinical People seminar in a short amount of time, with the emphasis on reviewing those concepts which are part of the CPAS certification requirements as specified by PARCA certification and CIIP certification requirements section VII as specified by SIIM. - Computer Basics
- Common computer components
- Computer hardware
- Computer software
- CPU; purpose and performance impact
- Memory; parameters and performance impact
- Disk technology; parameters and performance impact
- Computer addressing; IP/MAC addressing
- Exchange media, tape, MOD, DVD, CD and flash
- Operating Systems
- Common OS and characteristics
- Learn basic UNIX prompts and commands
- Learn basic windows features, functions and how to change properties
- Access DOS prompts
- Database Basics
- Database structure and purpose
- Identify types and characteristics
- Basic SQL commands
- Data Representations
- Data representation purpose
- Binary and numeric data, including conversions
- Bits and Bytes and Hexadecimal numbers and conversions
- Signed and unsigned, and floating point
- Color and grayscale encodings (RGB, etc.)
- Networking Technology
- Network terminology and access connections
- Internet, domains, url, www, ftp and rfc's
- ISO seven layer model
- Ethernet, TCP/IP
- Packet and circuit switching
- Throughput parameters, level of service parameters
- Basic Security Concepts
- Security components and schemes
- Authentication methods
- Authorization functionality
- Confidentiality and algorithms
- Digital signatures for integrity
- Function of secure Keys
Who Should Attend
Anyone who wants to refresh their skills in this specific subject matter, especially as a preparation for any of the certification exams. It is assumed that students have had some type of prior training, either in a formal sense through any of the training providers, through self study, or have at least 2 years experience in this subject matter, otherwise they will very likely not be able to keep up with the fast pace of this course.How Long
This is a one day seminar from 9:00am - 4.30pm. Your instructor is also available during lunch for informal discussions about your specific area of interest. Where Will It Be
Click here to view the current training schedule and sign up for the course. Certification
Certification towards a Certified PACS System Administrator can be done by taking the on-line exams of the PACS Certification Association (PARCA), see www.pacsadmin.org for more details. |