MTMI--PACS Administrator Course: Training in Imaging Informatics

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

The deployment of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in radiology is changing the way imaging services are provided. PACS management is a growing challenge for Radiology department personnel and vendors.
The emergence of the Imaging informatics profession and the PACS Administrator role is an answer to the complexity of the digital imaging environment. PACS management and healthcare informatics require specific knowledge and skills unique to this technology.

PACS Administrator Course: Training in Imaging Informatics

Course Overview

MTMI's PACS Administrator Course aims at providing all of the essential skills and knowledge necessary for the successful, planning, implementation
and maintenance of a PACS, or other radiology system. This program also helps prepare students for the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) certification exam. Major topics include: a comprehensive guide to DICOM and HL7, Teleradiology, PACS architecture, integrating the healthcare enterprise
and electronic medical records.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course,
participants will have:

Acquired the essentials in preparation
for the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) examination,
sponsored and accreditied by the
American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) which was founded by the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
(SIIM) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
An understanding of the practical and operational issues essential to a successful PACS implementation.
A functional knowledge of day to day PACS maintenance activities.
A practical understanding of the DICOM and HL7 standards.
An understanding of how PACS integrates with other hospital systems.
The ability to troubleshoot PACS and RIS problems.
The ability to design and streamline workflow to suite the needs of a digital imaging environment.

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Milwaukee, WI	Mar 9-13, 2015
Milwaukee, WI	Aug 24-28, 2015
Milwaukee, WI	Nov 2-6, 2015

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Who Should Attend
This course is designed for all imaging professionals who want to enter the challenging world of Imaging Informatics. Radiology Administrators, RT's and personnel who are actively involved in PACS selection, planning and implementation will benefit from this course. Also current PACS Administrators and field engineers who wish to update their knowledge will benefit from the blend of medical imaging and PACS business content in this course.
Faculty
Ronald Gilbert, BS, RT(R) Joseph L. Marion, BSME, MBA Alexander Tune, MBA, RT(R), CIIP
Course Credit
This course provides 38.5 Hours Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the course. All attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit. Credit is awarded for radiologic technologists as ARRT Category A Credit approved by the ASRT, and credit from various licensure states.
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 this book: "PACS, A Guide to the Digital Revolution" and "Digital Radiography and PACS"
Acknowledgement
This course is sponsored by:

Course Schedule

Day 1 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own)
PACS Administration as a Profession PACS training, education and certification Imaging informatics specialization Introduction to PACS Introduction to IT Networking technology Introduction to DICOM and IHE PACS system components
The Modern Radiology Environment Modality interaction Diagnostic workstation Clinical image distribution Specialty imaging systems System Integraion: How does it work? RIS/HIS description and roles RIS/PACS integration VNA and image exchange PACS Security Internal and external customers Privacy factors and HIPAA Remote access to patient data and images Data breach and vulnerabilities
Day 2 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own)
OPACS Workflow Modality component Diagnostic component Global workflow Workflow optimization Remote Administration Lab Remote access and VPN On-call scenario review Workflow Obectives Workflow considerations acquisition image management report generation and management PACS administration implications Enterprise vs. Department PACS Overview VNA/s and enterprise image management Enterprise image access PACS and the Regulatory Environment ARRA/meaningful use PACS and EMR Departmental workflow PACS Implementaion Process Requirement assessment Vendor evaluation and selection PACS implementation/post implementation
Day 3 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own)
Medical Informatics DICOM HL7 IHE Security Remote access Medical - legal considerations
Day 4 8:30am - 7:00pm (lunch on your own)
Medical Informatics (continued) End user training Downtime and backup Databases Qualtiy control Medical-legal considerations Troubleshooting Lab (5-7pm)
Day 5 7:30-3:00pm
CIIP Exam Review PACS architectures Common PACS components PACS procurement Project management System integration Information technology Content Specifications / Competencies

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Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI - March 9-13, 2015 Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore 8900 North Kildeer Court Brown Deer, WI 53209 Reservations: 800-368-7764- Ask for the MTMI Group Rate or click here Rate: $109.00 per night + Tax Single or Double Make Reservations No later than February 22nd, 2015 Guest Room Rate Includes Complimentary: Airport Shuttle from MKE between the hours of 6AM-10PM call hotel to reserve- need 48hours notice. If airport shuttle is needed outside* of scheduled hours- Attendee on own for arrangements. Daily group shuttle to/from course location at MTMI Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily Hot Appetizers Mon-Thurs 5PM-7PM in 8900 Bar & Bistro 1 drink coupon per room per stay WIFI in guestroom and common areas in hotel Bottled water in each guest room Use of fitness center, pools and business center Microwaves available- request when making reservation *Shuttle to Bayshore Mall with 48 hours advance notice, based on availability	Meeting Location: NEW MTMI Education Center at Herzing University W140 N8917 Lilly Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-717-9797
Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI - August 24-28, 2015 Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore 8900 North Kildeer Court Brown Deer, WI 53209 Reservations: 800-368-7764- Ask for the MTMI Group Rate or Click Here Rate: $109.00 per night + Tax Single or Double Make Reservations No later than August 9th, 2015 Guest Room Rate Includes Complimentary: Airport Shuttle from MKE between the hours of 6AM-10PM call hotel to reserve- need 48hours notice. If airport shuttle is needed outside* of scheduled hours- Attendee on own for arrangements. Daily group shuttle to/from course location at MTMI Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily Hot Appetizers Mon-Thurs 5PM-7PM in 8900 Bar & Bistro 1 drink coupon per room per stay WIFI in guestroom and common areas in hotel Bottled water in each guest room Use of fitness center, pools and business center Microwaves available- request when making reservation *Shuttle to Bayshore Mall with 48 hours advance notice, based on availability	Meeting Location: NEW MTMI Education Center at Herzing University W140 N8917 Lilly Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-717-9797
Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI - November 2-6, 2015 Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore 8900 North Kildeer Court Brown Deer, WI 53209 Reservations: 800-368-7764- Ask for the MTMI Group Rate or Click Here Rate: $109.00 per night + Tax Single or Double Make Reservations No later than October 15th, 2015 Guest Room Rate Includes Complimentary: Airport Shuttle from MKE between the hours of 6AM-10PM call hotel to reserve- need 48hours notice. If airport shuttle is needed outside* of scheduled hours- Attendee on own for arrangements. Daily group shuttle to/from course location at MTMI Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily Hot Appetizers Mon-Thurs 5PM-7PM in 8900 Bar & Bistro 1 drink coupon per room per stay WIFI in guestroom and common areas in hotel Bottled water in each guest room Use of fitness center, pools and business center Microwaves available- request when making reservation *Shuttle to Bayshore Mall with 48 hours advance notice, based on availability	Meeting Location: NEW MTMI Education Center at Herzing University W140 N8917 Lilly Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-717-9797
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