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Musculoskeletal Imaging in the Digital World
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Russell L. Cain, MA, MS, CRA, RT(R)(CT)
About this Seminar
Today’s radiology personnel must continue to educate themselves to best utilize the advancing technology of digital radiography, while maintaining proper positioning and technique to provide the best possible diagnostic image with the lowest patient dose. This seminar is designed to update your musculoskeletal radiography skills and improve your understanding of digital radiography. Anatomy, function and pathology of each major musculoskeletal system will be discussed. Proper patient positioning and dose optimization will also be discussed, as well as, common artifacts that you will find while utilizing digital radiography. Radiologic technologists, students and educators will find this an enjoyable and useful presentation.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
  • Discuss the anatomy and function of upper and lower extremities.
  • Discuss the dynamics of injury to the upper and lower extremities.
  • Apply routine and atypical positioning of all areas of the anatomy of the lower and upper extremity modified for Computed Radiography or Direct Digital Radiography systems.
  • Provide a simple explanation of how a Direct Digital Radiography image is obtained/optimzied.
  • Briefly and simply, discuss the technology of Computed Radiography and Direct Digital Radiography.
  • Discuss the application of the above techniques for improving quality of imaging studies while minimizing radiation exposure of the patient (Optimizing Dose).
  • Explain, simply, some of the more common artifacts associated with digital radiography.
Locations & Dates
Madison, WI Feb 25, 2012
Washington, DC Mar 10, 2012
Edmonton, AB Apr 21, 2012
Minneapolis, MN May 5, 2012
Phoenix, AZ Sep 29, 2012
Burlington, ON Oct 27, 2012
San Francisco, CA Nov 10, 2012

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Russell L. Cain, MA, MS, CRA, RT(R)(CT)
Russell Cain is an imaging technologist with more than four decades in healthcare. He was a member of the first cohort of Certified Radiology Administrators (CRAs) and the Certified Imaging Informatic Professionals (CIIPs). He has witnessed, and been part of the inception and development of CT and MRI modalities. Russ is, an operations consultant and a Diagnostic Imaging Administrator, as well as a practicing radiographer and CT technologist. His passion for quality patient care and delivery of exceptional imaging services provides the motivation for continued pursuit of means of improving both quality education and delivery of care to patients. Russ is a retired naval officer (whose first eleven years in the Navy was as Hospital Corpsman, and who served a large part of his career with the USMC) who has "done everything in delivery of health services from scrubbing the floors to being an organizational CEO". Currently, Russ is the Director, Diagnostic Imaging Services, White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles, CA and Executive Director of Azureseas Educational Enterprises, International, a sole proprietorship company doing consulting in radiology operations, patient safety, radiologic technology, imaging informatics, and scuba instruction and adventure travel. His eclectic background contributes to an unusual and frequently humorous perspective on delivery of healthcare and imaging services.
Seminar Credit
This program provides 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. 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 Introduction
8:40 am Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Digital Radiography of the Upper Extremities
10:15 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:30 am Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Digital Radiography of the Upper Extremities(continued)
11:15 am Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Digital Radiography of the Pelvis, Hip and Proximal Femur
12:00 noon Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Digital Radiography of the Knee
1:20 pm Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Digital Radiography of the Ankle, Foot
2:30 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:40 pm Review of Digital Radiograhy Theory and Dose Optimization and DR Updates
4:30 pm Adjourn
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All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.



 ♦ AmountEarlyReg Door
Technologist   
MTMI Members175.00166.00185.00
Non-Members195.00185.00205.00
Edmonton, AB   
MTMI Members219.00199.00219.00
Non-Members239.00219.00239.00
Burlington, ON   
MTMI Members219.00199.00219.00
Non-Members239.00219.00239.00

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Hotel Information
Madison, WI - February 25, 2012

Hotel Accommodations:

Cambria Suites Madison
5045 Eastpark Blvd.
Madison, WI 53718
608-241-7070
www.cambriasuites.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $89.00
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to and from Herzing Univerisity.
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Program Location:

Herzing University
Room 129
5218 E. Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718



Washington, DC - March 10, 2012
Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandra
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Alexandra, VA 22314
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Minneapolis, MN - May 5, 2012

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Courtyard by Marriott
11801 Fountains Way N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-425-5355
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Meeting Location:

Herzing University
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5700 W. Broadway
Crystal, Minnesota 55428
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