DICOM Training
The DICOM standard is the world's most important standard in the field of medical imaging: It describes file formats for medical images, reports and measurement data and defines network services for exchanging images and supporting the medical workflow. However, with more than 7000 pages, DICOM is a highly complex specification. Our courses offer a targeted introduction to the most important topics of the DICOM standard - from the basics to newer DICOM extensions.
The training courses are primarily intended for service staff, software developers and technically interested users working in the DICOM domain. Usually, the training courses take place online. On-site training courses at your company or organization are also possible on request. The current range of training courses is described below.
In case you are interested in DICOM related training courses, please contact one of the contact persons at OFFIS or write an email to dicom@offis.de including details of your request. Please write “[Schulung]” at the begining of the subject. Our general terms and conditions apply.
DICOM Training Courses
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| 21th/22th October 2024 |
 DICOM Intensive Course, online |
| 23th/24th October 2024 |
DICOM Advanced, online |
| 30th March/1st April 2025 |
DICOM Intensive Course, online |
| 2nd/3rd April 2025 |
DICOM-Tools and -Troubleshooting, online |
| 27th/28th October 2025 |
DICOM Intensive Course, online |
| 29th/30th October 2025 |
DICOM-Advanced, online |
All courses: early bird discount for registrations up to six weeks before the course date!
All DICOM training courses are offered in cooperation with J. Riesmeier and Open Connections GmbH.
Range of training courses
The current range of training courses encompasses the following courses which are available in German or English:
DICOM Intensive Course
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| Objective |
You will receive an introduction and a comprehensive overview of the DICOM standard. You will learn how the DICOM data structures and file format are designed and how communication works on the network. The most important DICOM services for storing, querying and exchanging medical information will be introduced. Practical exercises extend and deepen the presentation. |
| Contents |
The DICOM standard: background and structure; DICOM data structures; network communication; databases in DICOM; modality workflow; DICOM file format and storage media; DICOM image format; non-image DICOM objects; compression; display consistency; DICOM conformance statement; maintenance of the DICOM standard |
| Requirements |
None |
| Target Group |
Service and support staff, software developers and technically interested users working in the DICOM domain |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
2 days |
| Upcoming Dates |
See list of training dates above. |
DICOM Intensive Course - Online - 4 half days
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| Objective |
You will receive a basic introduction and a comprehensive overview of the DICOM standard relevant to the field of medical image communication. You will learn how the DICOM data structures and file format are structured, how communication works on the network, and how the relevant DICOM services can be used to exchange medical information. Your benefit is an efficient introduction and know-how transfer by competent speakers who have been dealing with the subject for many years. |
| Contents |
History and organization of the DICOM standard, data structures and information objects, file format and encoding rules, association negotiation and message exchange in a network, basic network services (verification, storage), structure of DICOM images, well-established network services (query/retrieve, worklist management/MPPS, storage commitment, print management), storage media and storage media exchange, conformance statement, compression in DICOM, display consistency, overview of further DICOM services. |
| Requirements |
None |
| Target Group |
Service and support staff, software developers and technically interested users working in the DICOM domain. This course takes place online over 4 half days from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CET/CEST, corresponding to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST/CDT. It is therefore well suited for participants from the American continent. |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
4 half days |
| Upcoming Dates |
See list of training dates above. |
DICOM Toolkit DCMTK
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| Objective |
You will receive a comprehensive overview of the DICOM toolkit DCMTK and the command line programs contained therein. In addition to the basic structure of the DCMTK, all public modules are presented in detail. There is also the possibility to discuss specific requirements and current problems from the field. Its benefit is an efficient entry and transfer of know-how by competent speakers who have contributed significantly to the DCMTK over the years. |
| Contents |
DCMTK's development history, architecture of the toolkit, public modules (overview, examples of use, command line tools), current developments, overview of non-public modules, practical use of selected DCMTK tools, implementation strategies, discussion of specific requirements. |
| Requirements |
Knowledge of the DICOM standard, ideally acquired in the DICOM Intensive Course |
| Target Group |
Service and support staff, software developers and technically interested users working in the DICOM domain |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
1 day |
| Upcoming Dates |
On request |
DICOM Compact Course
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| Objective |
You will receive a non-technical introduction to the IT systems and structures used in the field of medical imaging, as well as the fundamentals of network technology. You will learn how the DICOM standard works, what services it offers, and how it interacts with other standards to support typical imaging workflows. Your benefit is an efficient introduction to the basics of medical image communication by competent speakers who have been dealing with the subject for many years. |
| Contents |
Overview of hospital IT systems (basics of network communication) introduction to the DICOM standard, basic network services, storage media exchange, files (images, measurements, signal data), image compression, security solutions, configuration options - overview of other relevant standards and initiatives. |
| Target Group |
Product manager, sales staff and users from the DICOM environment |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
1 day |
| Upcoming Dates |
On request |
DICOM Advanced Topics
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| Objective |
You will gain an in-depth look at a number of advanced DICOM concepts that have been introduced to the standard only in recent years and are being used in new information objects and services. These still quite new concepts are becoming increasingly important and are in part already being implemented in current systems. Your benefit is a well-founded introduction to these advanced DICOM concepts based on six selected subject areas. |
| Contents |
Brief introduction to key DICOM developments in recent years, new information objects based on the enhanced multiframe model, DICOM Whole Slide Imaging (WSI), Web based DICOM services (DICOMweb), structured documentation and structured data exchange using DICOM structured reporting (SR) and controlled terminology, advanced workflow support with unified worklist and procedure step (UPS), the DICOM security extensions (network user authentication, encrypted network connections using TLS, de-identification and pseudonymization of DICOM data, digital signatures, audit trail). The presentations are complemented by practical exercises. |
| Requirements |
Knowledge of the DICOM standard, e.g. from the DICOM Intensive Course; this course teaches new enhanced data structures and services that have only been introduced to the DICOM standard in recent years. A notebook computer is required for the practical exercises in face-to-face training courses. |
| Target Group |
Service and support staff, software developers, technically interested users from the DICOM environment |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
2 days |
| Upcoming Dates |
See list of training dates above. |
DICOM Toolkit DCMTK for Developers
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| Objective |
You will learn how the DICOM toolkit DCMTK is structured, how it is configured and compiled. Numerous aspects of the toolkit are deepened through hands-on exercises, meaning you learn to gradually develop your own programs using the DCMTK. The course is run by DCMTK's main developers, all of whom have many years of experience in software development in the DICOM environment. |
| Contents |
Structure, configuration and compilation of the DCMTK; basic functionality (encapsulation of system functions, logging and command line programs); handling DICOM records and files; communication using network services; visualization of DICOM images. Other aspects such as DICOM Structured Reporting; general information about DCMTK's development process and support for further questions. |
| Requirements |
Knowledge of the DICOM standard, ideally acquired in the DICOM Intensive Course; programming skills, especially in C++; it is necessary to bring a notebook computer with a DCMTK supported compiler (see INSTALL file) to do the practical exercises. |
| Target Group |
Software developers who have basic DICOM experience and want to get to know the DCMTK (better) |
| Language |
English |
| Duration |
2 days |
| Upcoming Dates |
On request |
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation of registration has to be made in written form.
If the training course takes place at OFFIS in Oldenburg (Germany) or online, the following applies: For cancellations that are received at least 14 days before the training course begins, 100% of the course fee will be refunded. For cancellations that are received up to 8 days before the training course begins, 50% of the course fee will be invoiced. For later cancellations and for non-attendance of the participant, the complete course fee has to be paid.
If the training course takes place outside of Oldenburg (Germany), the following applies: For cancellations that are received at least 6 weeks before the training course begins, 100% of the course fee will be refunded. For cancellations that are received up to 3 weeks before the training course begins, 50% of the course fee will be invoiced. For later cancellations and for non-attendance of the participant, the complete course fee has to be paid.
The nomination of a substitute participant is always possible.
OFFIS reserves the right to cancel a training course if a minimum of 8 participants is not reached. In this case, the complete course fee will be refunded.
All DICOM training courses are offered in cooperation with J. Riesmeier and Open Connections GmbH .