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Understanding CT Technology
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Dianna D. Cody, Ph.D.
About this Seminar

The technology of computed tomography has made significant strides in the past few years, first with the development of spiral/helical scanning and more recently with multi-slice/multi-detector CT scanning capability. These technological developments have opened the doors to new and improved applications for CT scanning. An understanding of these advances will provide career growth opportunities for technologists working in CT. This seminar will provide an improved understanding of multi-slice/multi-detector CT as well as scan protocols, quality control procedures and ACR accreditation procedures and requirements. Advancements in clinical applications of this technology will also be reviewed.
Educational Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the difference between spiral/helical and multi- slice CT technologies.
  • Describe how multi-slice CT images are reconstructed.
  • Handle patient questions about radiation dose from MS/MD CT exams.
  • Understand the factors to consider when translating scanning protocols to MS/MD CT.
  • Describe the requirements for ACR accreditation of CT facilities.
  • Understand the importance of CT quality control measurements.
  • Describe the CT applications enhanced by MS/MD CT.
Locations & Dates
Atlantic City, NJ May 22, 10
Anaheim, CA Jun 26, 10
Detroit, MI Jul 10, 10
Cleveland, OH Aug 21, 10
Edmonton, ON Sep 25, 10

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Who Should Attend
If you are a CT technologist or a CT imaging specialist interested in improving and expanding your CT imaging capabilities or a technologist interested in learning about state-of-the-art multi-slice/multi-detector CT imaging techniques, this seminar is for you. This seminar will provide a broad understanding of the principles of multi-slice/multi-detector CT and the application of this technology.
About the Instructor
Dianna Cody, Ph.D
Dianna Cody, Ph.D., is a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging Physics at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She is board certified in Diagnostic Radiologic Physics and has a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering. Dianna has conducted CT research through grants from the NIH and industry, is active in consulting for the imaging community, and has written several recent book chapters on multi-slice CT. Dianna regularly teaches courses and directs training programs, and combines this with her experience in an internationally recognized medical facility to present an informative and enjoyable seminar.
Seminar Credit
This program provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT 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 Axial CT Basics
  • Overview/Objectives
  • Imaging Chain
  • Technique parameters
  • Image reconstruction - no math
  • Algorithms/kernels
  • CT number
  • Image display
10:10 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:20 am Helical and Multi-Slice/Multi-Detector Row CT
  • Slip rings
  • Pitch
  • Data channels
  • Detectors
  • Detectors configurations
  • Differences in image recon
  • Z-sampling
  • Artifacts
12:00 noon Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm MS/MD CT Dose… Is it really higher?
  • Factors affecting MSCT Dose
  • Pediatric CT dose
  • Radiation risk
1:50 pm MS/MD CT Scan Protocols
  • Effective mAs
  • Variable mA options
  • Combined CT protocols
  • Pediatric CT protocols
2:40 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:50 pm CT Quality Control
  • What to check and how often
  • Artifact hunt
  • Annual check
3:15 pm ACR Accreditation
  • Program overview
  • Personnel Qualifications
  • ACR phantom
  • Protocol parameters: Table 1
  • Accreditation phantom scanning
3:40 pm Advanced MS/MD CT Applications
  • Cardiac CT
  • CT Angiography
  • CT Fluoro
  • 3D Imaging
  • PCT Perfusion
  • Hybrid Imaging
4:30 pm Adjourn
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Technologist   
MTMI Members175.00166.00185.00
Non-Members195.00185.00205.00

Edmonton, AB   
MTMI Members219.00199.00219.00
Non-Members239.00219.00239.00


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Raleigh, NC - March 13, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Durham Airport
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Morrisville, NC 27560
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Atlantic City, NJ - May 22, 2010
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Anaheim/Fullerton, CA - June 26, 2010
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