For more information and registration visit our website: WWW.MTMI.NET
A Review of CT Imaging
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Christine Eckenrod, RT(R)(CT)
About this Seminar
Computed Tomography has undergone a tremendous development since the Noble Prize winning works of Sir G. Hounsfield. CT has developed into an essential component of state-of-the art imaging. For these reasons, understanding the physical principals of Computed Tomography is essential for those working in the field as well as those thinking about entering it. The principles of CT data acquisition, image reconstruction, and image display will be discussed. A comprehensive review of CT image quality as well as the factors that affect image quality will be discussed.
This seminar will provide a foundation that will be useful for expanding your knowledge in this modality and will help you prepare for the CT examination.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar, participants will:
Understand the basic principles behind CT technology.
Review common CT procedures and anatomy visualized through CT.
Understand the parameters that affect CT image quality.
Understand CT protocols development and applications.
Understand the differences between various contrast media and routes of administration.
Have an insight to contrast media reactions and treatment.
If you are a CT technologist, or a CT imaging specialist
interested in improving and expanding your CT imaging
capabilities, this seminar is for you. If you are Radiologic
Technologist thinking about entering the CT field or just
wanting to learn more about another modality, this seminar
will meet your needs. This program will provide a good review
of CT principles and concepts for those preparing for the ARRT
subspecialty examination in CT.
About the Instructor
Christine Eckenrod RT(R)(CT)
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.
Seminar Credit
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.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 am
Registration and Coffee
8:30 am
Basic Overview of CT Scanning
From single-slice to multi-detector scanners
Image acquisition and display
CT Scanning parameters and image quality
Prospective and retrospective imaging
Quality control in CT and the role of the technologist
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance.
Become an MTMI member today and start to receive these benefits:
Immediate Member Discount on all MTMI seminars, cross-training courses, on-line videos and books.
Special discounts for Members Only are offered quarterly.
Advance notice of all MTMI programs of interest.
Access to your MTMI profile on-line.
Monthly e-newsletter including useful information and special offers.
Check the "Yes, I want to become a MTMI member" box on the registration form
on this page and you will immediately start to save. The MTMI member price will be yours today.
Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations
received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received
within 3 days of the seminar will receive a credit toward a future
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.
*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.
How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
By Mail, Fax or Online:
Complete the form on this page then click the Register button.
Hotel Information
Baltimore, MD - February 27, 2010
Four Points BWI Airport 7032 Elm Road Baltimore, MD 21240 410-859-3300 http://www.sheraton.com MTMI Room Rate $90 single/double Make Hotel Reservations by 2/5/10 Free Parking
Atlanta, GA - April 17, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport 2301 Sullivan Road College Park, GA 30337 404-766-0303 http://www.atlaptmillieniumctr.gardeninn.com MTMI Room Rate $89 single/double Make Hotel Reservations by 3/26/10 Free Parking
Chicago/Northbrook, IL June 26. 2010
Renaissance-Northshore 933 Skokie Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-897-5417 or 800-468-3571 http://www.renaissance.hotels.com MTMI Guest Room Rate: $89 Single/Double Make hotel reservations by 6/4/10 Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee Free Parking
Hotel information for other dates may not yet be available.
Last modified: December 17 2009 11:39:33. Top | Back