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CT Applications: Putting CT to Work for You
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Christine Eckenrod, RT(R)(CT)(MR)
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About this Seminar
This seminar will explore the evolution of CT.
This historic review will produce insight and perspective to the current clinical applications like CT Angiography,
Virtual Imaging, Brain Perfusion and PET/CT. The conclusion of the day includes necessary theory of optimizing
reformatted images and recognition of potential artifacts which will help attendees transition from the "everyday"
technologist to the "indispensable" technologist.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will:
- Examine the transition from single
slice to dual source CT.
- Relate detector configurations past
and present.
- Assess the importance of slip ring
technology to CT evolution.
- Compare and describe resolution parameter.
- Integrate mAs and kVp relationship.
- Validate importance of table pitch
and speed.
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Locations & Dates
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Who Should Attend
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- Radiologic technologists currently working in CT
- Professionals interested in CT technology applications.
- CT department managers and equipment vendors.
- CT instructors or inspectors.
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About the Instructor
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Christine Eckenrod RT(R)(CT)(MR)
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Christine started her medical imaging career when she graduated from the Altoona Hospital
School of Radiologic Technology in 1986. In 1993, she specialized as a CT technologist
followed by MRI in 2004. She is currently employed as a CT/MR technologist with Alliance
Imaging, INC. She has extensive experience in CT training and protocol development.
Christine presents a lighthearted, easy to understand review of all of the basics of
CT Scanning while reviewing the content specifications for the ARRT CT registry.
You will be sure to enjoy the presentation while learning or refreshing your knowledge
in the field of CT Imaging.
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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 |
The Evolution to CT Imaging
- From single-slice to dual source CT
- Detector configurations past and present
- How slip ring technology changed CT
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| 10:00 am |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 10:10 am |
Applying Parameters in the Clinical Setting
- Understanding all types of resolution
- mAs and kVP - how to optimize your image quality
- Table pitch and speed
- Trade-offs: How to choose the right parameters.
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| 12:00 noon |
Lunch - (on your own) |
| 1:00 pm |
Applications of Multi-detector Scanning
- Single breathold and multi-phase acquisitions
- CT Angiography
- Virtual imaging
- Brain perfusion
- PET/CT
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| 2:40 pm |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 2:50 pm |
Optimizing Reformatted Images
- How parameters affect reformats
- Not just sagittal and coronal reformats
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| 4:00 pm |
Just for Fun
- Interesting artifacts in x-ray and CT
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars *
| ♦ | Amount | Early | Reg Door |
| Technologist | | | |
| MTMI Members | 171.00 | 161.00 | 179.00 |
| Non-Members | 189.00 | 179.00 | 199.00 |
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| Edmonton, ON | | | |
| MTMI Members | 219.00 | 199.00 | 219.00 |
| Non-Members | 239.00 | 219.00 | 239.00 |
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Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations
received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received
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MTMI seminar, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after the seminar.
Registration Discounts
Group discount for a group from one facility registering at the same time: 3-5
attendees 5%; 6 or more attendees 10%. Group discounts for MTMI
Institutional Members can be as high as 25%, please contact MTMI for details
(discount is not applicable if the tuition is paid by purchase order). For
student rates, contact MTMI. Members of MTMI receive a discount. Only one
discount may be applied.
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How to Register
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Hotel Information
Phoenix, AZ - October 3, 2010
Embassy Suites Phoenix Airpot
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