Networking and DICOM Basic (Online)

Overview

This online course prepares the service engineer to configure and troubleshoot networks that use the DICOM protocol for transferring patient data. Participants will also learn how to read and use DICOM Conformance Statements.

Training is nonrefundable and must be redeemed with 24 months of purchase date. Unused training at the end of 24 months is forfeited without refund.

Agenda for course includes:

• Explain the basics of 7-layer OSI networking model

• Configure IP on any GE diagnostic imaging (DI) system and workstation to work in a local network by using the parameters supplied by the local IT department

• Configure the DICOM parameters in GE workstations and DI systems to exchange information with any other DICOM system by using parameters supplied by GE or the local IT department

• Verify that the IP address, netmask and routing address are configured correctly

• Verify the DICOM parameters are correct

• Perform troubleshooting using ping, telnet and DICOM ping to determine if the problem is related to the network or DICOM.

Target Audience

Biomedical engineer

Prerequisites

Required Prerequisites

None

Recommended Prerequisites

None

Technical Training

Registration:
• All training must be taken within 24 months of purchase.

Attendance:
• Class start and end times vary. Please refer to email enrollment notification.
• Participants are required to arrive on time for class.
• A "no show" is not eligible for reimbursement.
• In order to receive certificate of completion for a course:
o Participants must attend the class in its entirety missing a day will disqualify you from receiving full credit
o Participants must pass the assessment administered at the end of the course

Cancellations:
Please carefully review our cancellation policy and how it applies to your cancellation. Should you wish to cancel your registration, we enforce a time sensitive policy. As you can appreciate, a cancelation with less than four weeks’ notice makes it very difficult for another student to plan on attending. If there is someone else in your organization that would like to attend in your place – this fee will not be charged. The cancelation policy is outlined below:
• Cancellations can be made by email to Ed.services@gehealthcare.com
• GE HealthCare may offer technical service training at GE HealthCare’s Institute, on-site at Customer’s facility, via virtual instructor-led trainings, or via online self-paced courses.
• Customer is responsible for registering for trainings conducted at GE HealthCare’s Institute and for virtual instructor-led trainings hosted through GE HealthCare’s Institute. Scheduled trainings at or hosted through GE HealthCare’s Institute that are cancelled or rescheduled by Customer:
(i) more than 4 weeks prior to the training start date, will result in no cancellation fee
(ii) up to 2 weeks prior to the training start date, will result in a cancellation fee of 50% of the training price
(iii) less than 2 weeks prior to the training start date and for no-shows (i.e., registered students who do not attend the training and do not cancel in advance of the training start date), will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the training price.
• On-site trainings at Customer’s facility and virtual instructor-led trainings developed specifically for Customer will be scheduled by Customer and GE HealthCare on mutually agreed upon dates. Scheduled on-site trainings at Customer’s facility and virtual instructor-led trainings developed specifically for Customer that are cancelled or rescheduled by Customer will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the training price, and Customer agrees to reimburse GE HealthCare for GE HealthCare’s incurred travel charges and expenses.
• Online self-paced courses cannot be cancelled or changed once access to the course has been granted to Customer.
• Trainings are subject to availability. GE HealthCare may cancel or reschedule trainings at any time. Certain licenses and/or applications may be required to attend technical service trainings and/or use technical service packages. Please contact GE Healthcare for more information.

Low Enrollment:
• GE reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment.
• Classes with low enrollment 15 business days prior to the scheduled date will be cancelled.
• When GE cancels a class, tuition will be refunded in full, or may be applied to the cost of another class scheduled to take place within 12 months of the original class.
For questions email:Ed.services@gehealthcare.com