Medical Technology Management Institute
Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)
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Computed Tomography: Principles, Instrumentation, Image Quality and Dose Control
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Aarti Patel, MS, RT(R)
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About this Seminar
This seminar will benefit those interested in the physics principles and applications of Computed Tomography
along with radiation safety and dose reduction strategies. Image processing, display techniques and QC procedures
will also be discussed at length.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will:
- Recognize the key principles behind CT technology.
- Demonstrate confidence in CT procedures.
- Explore the technical component of the CT registry.
- Identify and develop dose reduction strategies.
- Explain CT protocols development and applications.
- Describe critical quality control procedures in CT.
- Demonstrate image reconstruction techniques.
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Who Should Attend
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- Radiologic Technologists
- Medical Imaging Specialists
- CT Educators
- Vendor Personnel
- MQSA Inspectors
- Medical Physicsts
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The Instructor
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Aarti Patel, MS, RT(R)
Diagnostic Radiological Physicist
Medical Physics Consultants
Ann Arbor, MI
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Seminar Credit
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This program provides 8 hours of Category A continuing
education credit recognized by the ARRT for radiologic
technologists, and credit from various licensure states. A
certificate of attendance will be provided for each
individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees
must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit.
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Seminar Schedule
| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee |
| 8:30 am |
Basic Principles CT System Components
Scanner Geometry
System Types
Image Acquisition and CT Parameters
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| 10:10 am |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:20 am |
Image Formation
Dose and Dosimetry
Factors Affecting Dose and Dose Reduction Techniques
Image Characteristics
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| 12:00 noon |
Lunch - (on your own) |
1:00 pm |
Artifacts
Image Processing and Display
Clinical Applications
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| 2:40 pm |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 2:50 pm |
Clinical Applications(continued)
Radiation Safety
Quality Control and Accreditation
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
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