When an imaging system goes down, the service engineer who understands what is happening inside the box — not just how to operate the console — is the one who gets it back online fast. This Training Course by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for that engineer: it opens with the sensors, detectors, and signal-processing chain shared by every imaging modality, then works modality by modality through X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound before moving into the maintenance, safety, and connectivity work that keeps a fleet of machines running.

Graduates come away able to service and troubleshoot medical imaging equipment to a systematic standard, apply preventive maintenance and calibration routines, keep systems safe and compliant, and connect them properly into a hospital's data network.

• Explain how sensors, detectors, and signal processing turn raw data into a usable image across imaging modalities.
• Service, calibrate, and troubleshoot X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound systems using a consistent diagnostic method.
• Identify power, electrical, and component faults and use diagnostic tools to isolate the root cause.
• Apply radiation, MRI, and ultrasound safety standards and meet FDA and IEC regulatory requirements.
• Connect imaging equipment to hospital networks using DICOM and HL7 protocols while protecting data security.

Target Audience

• Biomedical engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining and repairing medical imaging systems.
• Service engineers handling the setup, installation, and troubleshooting of imaging equipment.
• Healthcare professionals managing medical equipment who need a deeper technical understanding.
• Medical device manufacturers and suppliers looking to strengthen their servicing knowledge.

Module 1: The Service Engineer's View of Medical Imaging

• Classification of medical imaging systems and the differences between them.
• System specifications and configurations technicians need to recognise on the job.

Module 2: Core Technology — Sensors, Detectors and Signal Processing

• Types of detectors used across imaging systems and the factors affecting their performance.
• How signal conversion and processing turn raw data into a diagnostic image.

Module 3: Modality Deep-Dive — X-ray, MRI, CT and Ultrasound

• X-ray production, tube components, and calibration for image quality.
• MRI signal generation, magnetic coils, gradient systems, and RF coils.
• CT gantry, detectors, and data reconstruction; ultrasound transducers, probes, and sound-wave imaging.

Module 4: Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Programmes

• Scheduling and performing routine checks, cleaning, and calibration across imaging systems.
• Calibration standards, tools, and monitoring system performance over time.

Module 5: Systematic Fault-Finding and Diagnostic Tooling

• A structured approach to problem identification, isolation, and using error logs.
• Diagnostic tools for electrical and mechanical faults, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Module 6: Electrical and Power Systems Safety

• Power supply types and common electrical components in imaging devices.
• Grounding, circuit protection, and testing to prevent electrical hazards.

Module 7: Operator and Patient Safety, Regulatory Standards

• Radiation, MRI, and ultrasound safety considerations for operators and patients.
• Key regulatory bodies (FDA, IEC) and certification processes for imaging devices.

Module 8: Connected Systems — DICOM, HL7 and Hospital Networks

• Integrating imaging systems within a hospital network and managing data flow between devices.
• DICOM and HL7 standards, network protocols, and data security considerations.

Module 9: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Imaging Service

• New modalities such as PET and SPECT, and hybrid systems like PET/CT and PET/MRI.
• The growing role of AI, and trends such as wireless and portable imaging systems.