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Understanding Multi-Slice/Multi-Detector 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.
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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 and Helical CT Basics
  • Overview/Objectives
  • Helical and MSCT Basics
  • Axial platforms
  • Basic image recon - no math
  • CT number
  • Digital images
  • Image display
  • Conventional Helical platforms
  • Pitch
10:10 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:20 am Multi-Slice/Multi-Detector CT Scanners
  • Detectors (the Big 3)
  • Differences in gantry for hi-speed acquisitions
  • Differences in image recon (interpolations overview - no math)
  • Pitch defined
  • Artifacts
12:00 noon Lunch - (on your own)
1:00 pm MS/MD CT Dose… Is it really higher?
  • Factors affecting MSCT Dose
  • Patients' Questions about Dose
  • Safety and Risk Reduction
1:50 pm Moving Scan Protocols to MS/MD CT
  • Detector configuration, pitch, image thickness combination
  • KV, mA, rotation speed
  • Variable mA option
  • Gantry construction method
  • Scattered radiation levels
2:40 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:50 pm CT Quality Control and ACR CT Accreditation
  • Standard QA/QC parameters
  • Soft & hard copy QC
  • Annual check
3:15 pm ACR Accreditation
  • Program overview
  • Personnel Qualifications
  • QC program
  • Status of ACR CT QC Manual
  • Accreditation Phantom Scanning
3:50 pm Advanced CT Applications
  • Cardiac CT
  • CT Angiography?
  • CT Fluoro
  • 3D
  • Pediatric - not really advanced application but could be improved with MS/MD CT
  • Future stuff:
4:30 pm Adjourn
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