Medical Technology Management Institute
Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)
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Understanding CT Technology
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Dianna D. Cody, Ph.D.
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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.
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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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Locations & Dates
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Who Should Attend
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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.
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About the Instructor
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Dianna Cody, Ph.D
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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.
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Seminar Credit
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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.
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 1:50 pm |
MS/MD CT Scan Protocols
- Effective mAs
- Variable mA options
- Combined CT protocols
- Pediatric CT protocols
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| 2:40 pm |
Informal Discussion and Break |
| 2:50 pm |
CT Quality Control
- What to check and how often
- Artifact hunt
- Annual check
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| 3:15 pm |
ACR Accreditation
- Program overview
- Personnel Qualifications
- ACR phantom
- Protocol parameters: Table 1
- Accreditation phantom scanning
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| 3:40 pm |
Advanced MS/MD CT Applications
- Cardiac CT
- CT Angiography
- CT Fluoro
- 3D Imaging
- PCT Perfusion
- Hybrid Imaging
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
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