90963 - Ultrasound seminar

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the technical principles of ultrasound and biological effects. He/she is able to understand the comparison of the ultrasound method with other imaging methods and the fundamental principles of acoustic impedance. Acquires the basic ultrasound study protocols.

Course contents

Technical principles of ultrasound.

Ultrasound anatomy abdominal, soft parts, musculoskeletal.

Built-in imaging

Readings/Bibliography

Didactic material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Theoretical lectures.

Viewing demonstration videos.

Practical exercises using ultrasound scanners.

Imaging comparison between ultrasound, X-ray, CT and MRI method.

Assessment methods

Oral exam in itinere.

Teaching tools

Presentations with video tutorial support.

Practical exercises on ultrasound devices.

Office hours

See the website of Paolo Emilio Orlandi