MTMI - Inservice Mastering the Art of Digital Radiography

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

MTMI Inservice Programs Mastering the Art of Digital RAdiography
About this Program Most digital radiography seminars discuss how the equipment works and the physics behind it. This seminar is designed to give technologists practical knowledge to help them use their CR and DR equipment. With over 250 images and 9 videos, the presentation will feel like a "hands-on" workshop. This seminar will confront the universal problems and concerns with digital radiography. You will learn why you should be using 15-20 kVp higher and one third the mAs required for film/screen. Little training exists to provide an understanding of the use of a histogram, magnification modes and the Dose Exposure Index (DEI) number. All will be discussed throughout the seminar. Using film/screen, radiographers once worried about a film being too dark or light, now they need to be concerned about acceptable quantum mottle and over radiating patients. This will lead to a better understanding of how to utilized this new technology to improve the art of radiography and science.	Objectives At the completion of this seminar, participants will: Select appropriate technical factors to optimize image acquisition, consistent with ALARA. Describe at least three different ways to critique a digital image. Discuss the concept of acceptable mottle. Identify what is needed to change the technique chart for digital systems. Describe why a Ferlic Filter is beneficial on a cross table lateral hip view. Explain how to set up a tube at the proper angle for a portable chest. Explain the newest information concerning lead shielding. Explain the legal implications of not marking images, post processing collimation and changing algorithms.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Introduction to Digital Radiography What is the new digital paradigm Differences between Indirect, Direct and Film/Screen Corrupted Exposure Index Numbers Ferlic Filter explanation Casssettes and plates The first 6 months Advanced Principles in Digital Radiography Optimum kVp's How do you critique a digital image? Automatic Rescaling mAs dose creep Art of Techniques and the AEC AEC technique strategy Densities (film and digital) Changing techniques for digital images Techniques for portables Extra technique "good things to know" Positioning Tricks of the Trade The coconut experiment Ribs Trauma oblique C-spine Prone bilateral sunrise Two lengthwise 14x17's for wide abdomen patients PCXR's Extras Level and windowing in CR and the PACS stations How much radiation gets through lead aprons? Analyzing the Mysteries of Digital Radiography What actually is digital radiography? Universal CR techique charts Making your own technique chart Reducing patient dose DUKE chest phantom images
About the Speaker Dennis Bowman, RT(R) has been an active radiologic technologist for over 30 years. He has been employed as a Staff Technologist at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California since 1990. He has also been the Clinical Instructor for the Cabrillo College Radiology Program since 1991. With a digital dosimeter and a vast array of body phantoms, Dennis has put in hundreds of hours researching, studying and putting into practice, digital techniques. In addition to the weekly classes he gives his students, Dennis has traveled nationwide lecturing on how best to use and critique digital radiography. As a "shooting tech", Dennis fully understands all the problems techs encounter and is able to help them solve those problems with humor. He is experienced, knowledgeable and brings an enthusiastic teaching style you will enjoy.
Continuing Education Credits This program can provide up to 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.
Institutional Requirements A meeting room or class room Promotion of the event to internal staff An on-site meeting coordinator Audio-visual equipment - Laser pointer - Screen - Microphone
Contact for Schedule and Pricing Contact Brian Smallcombe at MTMI for more information or to schedule your in-service program. Call (800)765-6864 X238 or email brians@mtmi.net

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