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The technology of medical imaging
has undergone a tremendous change since
the Nobel prize-winning
development of computed tomography.
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CT Training Course for Technologists
Course Overview
The technology of medical imaging has undergone a tremendous change since the Nobel prize-winning development of computed tomography. Becoming knowledgeable about high technology imaging is essential for the radiologic technologist to grow with the field.

This course will provide technologists with the opportunity to learn this technology and become part of the evolution toward electronic computerized imaging. This is an opportunity to improve your technical knowledge and prepare for the ARRT CT Registry Examination. If you are looking to enhance your job opportunities or provide yourself with a more satisfying work experience, then this course is for you.

This course is appropriate for technologists wishing to enter the field of CT scanning with no previous experience as well as technologists who have worked in CT without extensive formal training. This course is also appropriate for technologists working with hybrid imaging systems that include CT such as PET/CT or SPECT/CT. A working background in cross-sectional anatomy is desirable, but is not required.

Prerequisite for this course is ARRT or NMTCB registration or state licensure.
Contact MTMI for details.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course,
participants will be able to:
  • describe the basic principles and concepts of computed tomography.
  • incorporate scanning techniques learned to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
  • describe techniques in manipulating CT parameters to optimize image quality.
  • recognize CT artifacts and describe techniques to minimize their occurrence.
  • compare the advantages and disadvantages of various CT scanner configurations.

Locations & Dates
Milwaukee, WI φ Jun 3-7, 2013
Milwaukee, WI     Sep 16-20, 2013
Milwaukee, WI     Nov 11-15, 2013

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Faculty

Doug Simpkin, PhD
Kerry Greene-Donnelly, RT(R)(M)(CT)(QM)
Kristi Rayman, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR)
Ed Wozniak, RT(R)(CT)

Extended Clinical Training Program
MTMI has established a CT Technologist On-site Clinical Training Program. This program is intended to follow the one-week formal training course for technologists offered by MTMI. Satisfactory completion of a comparable formal training course will be a prerequisite for participation. Various clinical training locations around Milwaukee, WI are arranged on an individual basis. Click here to email Bridgett in MTMI's Education Department to learn more about and to arrange for the Clinical Training Program. Space is limited for this training. The cost of this training is $225 per day or $795 per week. (The extended clinical training program is not designed to meet all the ARRT Clinical Competency Requirements).
Course Credit
This program provides 38 Category A continuing education credits recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. All attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit. Credit from various licensure states has also been applied for.

Need more information about requirements and the registry exam?
Click this link to go directly to the ARRT web site.
All clinical requirements as well as eligibiltiy requirements to sit for the registry exam are listed!
Recommended Reading
On the first day of the course you will be given a course syllabus containing all the course material.
In addition we recommend these books:
"Computed Tomography",
"Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals",
"Pocket Atlas of CT Volume I",
"Pocket Atlas of CT Volume II", and
"Pocket Atlas of CT Volume III"
Acknowledgements
MTMI would like to thank the following vendors for support of this course:
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Course Schedule
Day 1 Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
(lunch on your own)
Basic Overview of a CT Scanner
  • CT components
  • Uses and limitations of CT
  • The technologist's role in CT
  • Conventional vs. multi-detector row spiral CT
Theory of Operation
  • Scan control parameters
  • Reconstruction parameters
  • Image thickness
  • CT protocol development
Day 2 Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
(lunch on your own)
Cross Sectional Anatomy
  • Cross Sectional Terminology
  • Head
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Spine
  • Chest and Thorax
  • Abdomen and Pelvis
The Physics of CT Scanning
  • Historical review
  • Acquiring and producing a single CT image
  • Data collection and hardware
Day 3 Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
(lunch on your own)
The Physics of CT Scanning (continued)
  • Creating the CT image
  • Processing the CT image
  • Display and archive
  • Window-width/level
  • Gantry requirements
  • Radiation safety and dose
Day 4 Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
(lunch on your own)
Positioning, Basic Protocols, Normal and Pathophysiology
  • Head and neck
  • Chest
  • Abdomen
  • Pelvis
  • Spines and extremities
Special Procedure Scanning
  • Trauma
  • Biopsy/drainage/aspiration
  • Perfusion studies

Day 5 Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Contrast
  • Injector types
  • Indications for use/review of labs and contraindications
  • Ionic vs. non-ionic
  • IV procedures
  • Right arm vs. left arm
  • Contraindications
  • Oral contrast
  • Intrathecal contrast
  • Multi-phase, three phase studies
Clinical Considerations/Image Quality
  • QC
  • Contrast/spatial resolution
  • Noise
  • Altering technical factors
  • Altering physical factors
  • DFOV
Dose Control
  • Rationale for dose control
  • Technical factors affecting dose
  • Dose creep
  • Shielding
  • Pediatrics
Course Review
Schedule is subject to change.
Registration
All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.



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Technologist   
Regular Price1095.00995.001095.00
Member Price1070.00970.001070.00

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 21 days in advance for the program.



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Technologist member enrollment fee is $39 (reduced from $45).
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Physicist member enrollment fee is $65.

*Events in Canadian cities show amounts in Canadian dollars.

MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled seminar due to low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets for travel to seminars. In case of cancellation of a seminar for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets.
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Hotel Information
Milwaukee, WI - 2013
Country Inn and Suites - Milwaukee West Brookfield
1250 South Moorland rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-782-1400

http://www.countryinns.com/107230



MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $89/single  $99/double

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Guest Room Rate Includes:

  • Complimentary airport shuttle (Contact Christy McCalla to make arrangements for pick up  262-787-6142  cmccalla@csmcorp.net)
  • Complimentary shuttle to MTMI Education Center
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet included daily
  • Complimentary shuttle to local shopping.
  • Complimentary internet
  • Complimentary microwave and refrigerator in all rooms
  • Indoor pool and fitness center

Program Location:

MTMI Education Center
20900 Swenson Dr., Suite 650
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-717-9797
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