Introduction to PACS
(OUP-102)

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Course Objectives

You will be able to:

  • Identify key hardware components of PACS architecture, including network components, servers, diagnostic workstations and printers.
  • List the key functionality of the various PACS components.
  • Differentiate between common PACS architectures such as Web-based viewing, integrated Web servers, multiple tier archives, the role of specialty workstations and modalities.
  • Distinguish PACS architectures from different vendors (similarities and differences).

Skills Taught
After the course you will be able to:
  • Determine what PACS systems are meant to accomplish.
  • Identify the potential impact of PACS implementation on productivity.
  • Approximate the production data rate of a PACS system.
  • Differentiate between the architecture and features offered by different players in this industry.

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