The DITEC Level Series is designed to provide the new service professional with all the skills necessary to maintain today's Radiographic/Fluoroscopic systems. The series consists of five levels of progressive learning. Each course includes integrated lectures, labs and documentation which complement each other ensuring the maximum learning environment. All course documentation consists of theory, block diagrams, logic diagrams, flow charts and lab book. The lab exercises are designed to reinforce the concepts given in lecture and to provide practical hands-on experiences.

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Course Description
    Fundamentals of Servicing Diagnostic Imaging systems - Level I is designed to teach the new service professional the skills necessary to build an excellent foundation in the servicing of diagnostic imaging systems. The program provides in-depth coverage of the different systems used in the radiology department.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Define X-rays and how they are produced and controlled.
• State and follow radiation safety procedures as they apply to all personnel in radiology.
• Identify the various equipment in the radiology department and define their uses.
• Define film, screen, and processing parameters and state how each affects radiographic quality.
• Troubleshoot the normal R/F system to the major subassembly level with 80% accuracy.

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Course Description
    Advanced Concepts of Radiographic Imaging Maintenance - Level II is designed to teach the skills necessary to perform the advanced level maintenance of x-ray controls and the peripheral equipment found in today's diagnostic imaging systems. Hands-on emphasis is placed on calibration, evaluation and troubleshooting.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Determine calibration status of x-ray controls.
• Evaluate and calibrate KV, mA and time.
• Evaluate and calibrate automatic exposure control circuits (AEC).
• Perform necessary CDRH testing.
• Troubleshoot most x-ray controls to the board or component level.
• Troubleshoot x-ray system peripherals to the board or component level.
• Properly install an x-ray tube.

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Course Description
    Advanced Concepts of Fluoroscopic Imaging Maintenance - Level III is designed to teach the service professional the skills necessary to build and excellent foundation in the servicing of fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging systems. The program provides in-depth coverage of each component in fluoroscopic systems used in the radiology department. Emphasis is placed on testing, evaluation and calibration of the fluoroscopic system to enhance image quality and reduce patient dose.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Use the proper test equipment and procedures to test the fluoroscopic system.
• Verify and calibrate the fluoroscopic systems with CDRH compliance.
• Evaluate the fluoroscopic system's overall performance.
• Evaluate the performance of the individual components of the fluoroscopic system.
• Perform complete fluoroscopic systems calibration.
• Perform image system glassware installation and calibration.

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Course Description
    Advanced Concepts of Digital Diagnostic Imaging Techniques - Level IV is a hands-on course designed to teach the service professional the skills necessary to service the New Digital Technology as applied to diagnostic imaging systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on digital imaging principles, image analysis, digital application, system integration and preventive maintenance. The lectures, hands-on lab procedures and documentation are designed to provide the student with the knowledge needed to maintain the New Digital Technology systems.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of New Digital Technology application in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Verify system operation.
• Verify system specifications.
• Troubleshoot system problems.
• Perform first and second level preventive maintenance procedures.

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Course Description
    As today's digital imaging modalities become integrated into a Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), service professionals must maintain networks as well as imaging systems. The Advanced Concepts of PACS, DICOM and Teleradiology System Maintenance - Level V is a hands-on course designed to teach the service professional the skills necessary to service these systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on network topologies, DICOM compatibility, teleradiology, hardware components, software options, system configuration, security principles, network system maintenance, system integration and network troubleshooting. The lectures, hands-on lab procedures and documentation are designed to provide the student with the knowledge to maintain theses systems.

Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Define networking terminology.
• Identify network structure and components.
• Define the DICOM 3.X protocol.
• Interpret DICOM Conformance Statements.
• Describe typical PACS and Teleradiology systems.
• Plan a network.
• Install a network.