PACS Certificate

PACS Certificate is a program taught at Oregon Institute of Technology, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The PACS Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology is for students with an interest and aptitude in computer science and for professionals working with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Students study how PACS acquires, displays, transmits, and archives digital medical images, including images from ultrasonography, radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and computed tomography. The certificate includes specialized courses in computer and management information systems focused on PACS.

The certificate is completed through web-based classroom instruction. It is organized into six course units: PACS I through PACS VI. Courses are offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses to be awarded the certificate.

Modules

• MIT 209PACS I: Introduction to PACS
• MIT 219PACS II: PACS Communication and Administration
• MIT 229PACS III: Technical Requirements and Image Quality
• MIT 239PACS IV: Implementation and System Management
• MIT 249PACS V: DICOM
• MIT 259PACS VI: PACS Security

The minimum requirements for admission in PACS Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Oregon Institute of Technology.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Oregon Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in PACS Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Full admission to Oregon Tech is not required to complete the PACS certificate.

Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses to be awarded the certificate.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.oit.edu/online/degrees/pacs-certificate

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.