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About this Seminar
Forensic radiography is a very demanding area of the
medical imaging sciences. Successful examinations depend on the
technologist's ability to master complex and challenging working
conditions. This seminar will provide you with knowledge and skills
you need to skillfully complete most forensic
examinations.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will:
- Understand the role radiologic imaging plays in a broad spectrum of forensic investigations.
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- Have a greater awareness of the history of forensic imaging and some of the
uncommon applications of imaging in a variety of investigations.
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- Have a greater understanding of the use of forensic imaging and it's status in the
forensic community.
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- Be familar with the forensic radiographer's importance during natural disasters.
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- Be familar with the forensic radiographer's importance in morgue operations following
disasters such as hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, the Haitian earthquake and the tornadoes of 2011.
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Locations & Dates
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Denver, CO |
Feb 4, 2012
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Orlando, FL |
Mar 3, 2012
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Toronto, ON |
Mar 24, 2012
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Richmond, VA |
Apr 21, 2012
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St. Louis, MO |
May 19, 2012
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Tucson, AZ |
Jun 9, 2012
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Calgary , AB |
Jun 23, 2012
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Vancouver, BC |
Sep 8, 2012
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Lancaster, PA |
Nov 3, 2012
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Who Should Attend
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Both registered technologists and radiology students will
benefit from this seminar.
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About the Instructor
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Nancy Adams, BS, RT(R)
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Nancy has over 40 years experience
as an RT. She has retired as the clinical coordinator for radiologic
sciences at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS. She has
also served as adjunct faculty for the Universities of
Tennessee and Central Arkansas, and her professional
experience includes both department head and program director.
She has been active in the professional organizations, serving
on various committees with both the Tennessee and Arkansas
societies, and has served as Executive Secretary for the
Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists since 1989.
She has served on the credentials committee for the ARRT and
has been named Technologist of the Year by both MSRT (1992)
and MSRT District II (1994). She has served in the ASRT House
of Delegates as Education and Radiography Chapter Delegate for
region VII, and is currently a national Radiography Chapter
Delegate in the ASRT House of Delegates. Nancy was recently
awarded the first International Speakers Exchange Grant given
by ASRT, and spoke at the United Kingdom Radiological
Conference in Manchester, England in June, 2007. She is also
the first technologist to be accepted for membership in the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
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Seminar Credit
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An application for 8 hours of Category A continuing
education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by
the ARRT, CAMRT(Canadian Association of Medical Radiation
Technologists) and various licensure states, has been filed.
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
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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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A History of Forensic Imaging
- Introduction and early beginnings
- Advancement over the years
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9:30 am
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Unusual Applications of X-ray in Forensic Investigations
- Authentication techniques
- Museum and anthropological investigations
- Law enforcement, homeland security, facial reconstruction
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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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Unusual Applications of X-ray in Forensic Investigations (continued)
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11:00 am
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Forensic Imaging Today
- Imaging the abused individual, living and deceased
- Suggestions for student involvement
- Reasons for greater use of forensic imaging
- Forensic imaging in the US
- CT and virtual autopsies
- International status
- Forensic imaging organizations
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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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Forensic Imaging Today (continued)
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2:00 pm
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Forensic Imaging in the Morgue
- Imaging in routine morgue facilities
- Advantages of having and RT
- Thinking outside the box
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3:00 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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3:10 pm
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Morgue Operations in Mass Disasters
- NDMS and DMORT
- Role of the RT in morgue operations
- Experiences following mass disasters
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4:30 pm
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Adjourn
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Registration
All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.
| ♦ | Amount | Early | Reg Door |
| Technologist | | | |
| MTMI Members | 171.00 | 161.00 | 179.00 |
| Non-Members | 189.00 | 179.00 | 199.00 |
| Toronto, ON | | | |
| MTMI Members | 219.00 | 199.00 | 219.00 |
| Non-Members | 239.00 | 219.00 | 239.00 |
| Calgary, AB | | | |
| MTMI Members | 219.00 | 199.00 | 219.00 |
| Non-Members | 239.00 | 219.00 | 239.00 |
| Vancouver, BC | | | |
| MTMI Members | 219.00 | 199.00 | 219.00 |
| Non-Members | 239.00 | 219.00 | 239.00 |
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