Intelerad PACS aids radiography training program in Vancouver

TriMed Staff | | Health Imaging | Diagnostic Imaging
Medical technologists and healthcare specialists enrolled in the radiography training program at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will be entering the digital era. The Vancouver, B.C.-based educational facility recently awarded Intelerad Medical Systems a contract to install its IntelePACS system.
   
According to Intelerad, BCIT will incorporate the Intelerad system into the curriculum of a full range of imaging-based training programs to provide students with hands-on experience in advanced digital imaging management technologies.
   
Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

TriMed Staff

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