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The teaching of computer programming and digital image processing in radiography

G L Allan¹, J Zylinski

¹Department of Medical Radiations Science, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Victoria, Australia. garry@rmit.edu.au

International Journal of Medical Informatics

|September 3, 1998

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This study introduces a novel method for training radiographers in computer programming and medical image processing. Students learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) by creating a digital subtraction angiography (DSA) package in Microsoft Excel.

Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Radiography Education
Computer Programming

Background:

Digital processing is transforming medical imaging modalities.
Information technology advancements necessitate updated radiographic teaching programs.
Traditional radiography education needs integration with digital skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a methodology for teaching radiographers computer programming and image processing concurrently.
To contextualize programming skills through practical application in medical imaging.
To adapt this educational approach for broader vocational use.

Main Methods:

Students learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming.
Programming skills are applied to develop a digital subtraction angiography (DSA) package.

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Microsoft Excel serves as the integrated platform for code generation and image presentation.

Main Results:

The methodology facilitates concurrent education in programming and image processing for radiographers.
Microsoft Excel provides a user-friendly interface for program creation, accessible to all students.
The approach effectively bridges the gap between theoretical programming and practical image manipulation.

Conclusions:

This integrated teaching method enhances radiographer competency in digital imaging.
The use of common software like Microsoft Excel simplifies the learning curve for programming.
The educational model is adaptable to other fields requiring digital image manipulation skills.