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About these Seminars
Day 1 of this conference, Optimizing CT Protocols and Dose,
will explore the evolution of of CT. In the past several years,
significant advances in the technology of Computed Tomography (CT)
have occurred. These developments have driven an expansion in the
clinical applications of CT and an increase in the number of CT
scanners. Opportunities for CT technologists have grown as a result.
Never has the importance of CT dose control been so prevalent in the
public as it is today. The competent CT technologist must have the
most current information in order to provide quality patient
care.
Day 2 of this conference, A Review of CT Imaging, will build
a solid foundation of understanding in CT. Computed Tomagraphy 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 diagnostic imaging. For these reasons,
understanding the physical principles of Computed Tomography is
essential for those working in the field as well as those
considering multi-disciplinary practice. The principles of CT data
acquisition, image reconstruction, and image display will be
addressed. A comprehensive review of CT image quality and anatomy as
well as the factors that affect image quality will be discussed.
This seminar will provide an opportunity for expanding your
knowledge in this modality and an edge while preparing for the CT
examination.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of the seminar,
Optimizing CT Protocols and Dose
Day Two of Conference,
participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolution of the technology involved inthe acquisition of CT images.
- Discuss the technologists' role in radiation education.
- Discuss ALARA and dose creep.
- Discuss volume acquisition scanning - pros and cons
- Appreciate radiation safety and dose considerations needed to conduct CT examinations safely.
- Discuss protocol optimization/dose - using parameters to control dose.
- Discuss the various applications of multi-detector scanning.
- Discuss the optimization of formatted images.
At the completion of the seminar,
A Review of CT Imaging
Day One of Conference,
participants will be able to:
- Restate the process of CT image acquisition and display.
- Apply CT imaging parameters to image quality.
- Examine prospective and retrospective imaging.
- Summarize binary data.
- Identify quality control requirements.
- List ACR accreditation standards.
- Assemble a list of relevant formulas.
- Relate safe administration of contrast media with routes of administration.
- Integrate lab values of contrast media reactions.
- Describe the anatomy, basic protocols and imaging technique for the spine, extremities, head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.
- Review the content outline of the ARRT CT certification exam.
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Who Should Attend
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Optimizing CT Protocols and Dose
Day One of Conference
- CT Technologists
- Radiologic Technologists
- Students and Educators
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Also those interested in:
- Updating and renewing CT skills
- Starting "on-the-job" training in CT
- Radiation Safety and reducing patient dose
A Review of CT Imaging
Day Two of Conference
- Radiologic Technologists
- CT Technologists
- Radiation Therapists
- Those preparing for the ARRT CT exam
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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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An application for 8 hours of Category A continuing education
credit for radiologic technologists has been filed for each
day. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each
individual upon completion of each seminar. All attendees must
attend the entire seminar 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.
At the completion of the entire 2-day conference, attendees will have earned 16 hours of Category A credits.
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Conference Schedule - Day One
Optimizing CT Protocols and Dose
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8:00 am
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Registration and Coffee
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8:30 am
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Evolution of CT Imaging
- From single-slice to dual source
- Detector configurations
- How slip-ring technology changed CT
- Volume acquisition scanning - pros and cons
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9:15 am
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Let's Talk Dose
- DLP and CTDI
- Dose creep
- ALARA
- What are the vendors doing to help
- Protocol optimization/dose
- To shield or not to shield
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10:00 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:10 am
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In the News
- Public concerns over CT dose
- Which exams are the culprits
- Is more always necessary
- The technologists' role in radiation education
- Common mistakes and misconceptions
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11:00 am
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Protocol Development and Sample Protocols
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11:30 am
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Additional Applications of CT Imaging
- PET/CT
- Radiation therapy planning
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12:00 noon
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Lunch - (on your own)
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1:00 pm
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Applying Parameters in a Clinical Setting
- Understanding types of resolution
- Parameter choices and how to use them to optimize image quality
- Table pitch and table speed
- Trade offs
- - making the best decision
- What do you want to choose?
- What are you going to loose?
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2:10 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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2:20 pm
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Applications of Multi-Dectector Scanning
- Single breath hold and mulit-phase scanning
- Trauma imaging
- CT Angiography
- Virtual imaging
- Enterography
- Brain Perfusion
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3:20 pm
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Optimizing Reformatted Images
- How parameters effect reformats
- Planes of anatomy
- Optimizing reformats
- a. sagittal and coronal
b. 3D - mip, volume rendered, surface rendered
c. curved reformat
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4:10 pm
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Question and Answer Session
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4:30 pm
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Adjourn
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Day Two - A Review of CT Imaging
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8:00 am
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Registration and Coffee
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8:30 am
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CT Equipment and Instrumentation
- Components of a CT system
- Vendor specific terminology
- Generations/platforms
- Parameter definitions and choices
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9:20 am
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Image Creation and Manipulation
- From attenuation to back projection
- ROI and other measurements
- Prospective and retrospective date - know the difference
- Retro-recon and reformat - know the difference
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10:10 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:20 am
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Use of Contrast Materials in CT Imaging
- Indications for use of contrast - oral and IV
- Contraindications of contrast - oral and IV
- Allergic reactions - types and treatments
- Protocols for contrast
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11:10 am
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CT Imaging of the Spine
- Imaging when trauma is suspected
- MRI vs. CT - When is CT the modality of choice?
- Routine spine imaging
- Myelograms and Discograms
- Reconstructing spine from antoher dataset
- Normal and pathological images
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12:00 noon
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Lunch - (on your own)
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1:00 pm
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CT Imaging of Extremities
- MRI vs. CT - When is CT the modality of choice?
- Evaluation of fractures
- 3D and multi-planar capabilities
- Normal and pathological images
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1:50 pm
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CT Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Clinical indications and procedures
- When and why contrast may be indicated
- Routine imaging procedures
- Being creative - tips and tricks
- Normal and pathological images
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2:40 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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2:50 pm
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CT Imaging of the Body
- Clincal indiactions and procedures for CT chest, abdomen and pelvis
- Making the most of breath holds and contrast phases
- Routine imaging procedures
- Normal and pathological images
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4:00 pm
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Question and Answer Session
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4:30 pm
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Adjourn
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*Schedule is subject to change.
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