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Understanding Multi-Slice/Multi-Detector 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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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 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
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| 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
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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
- Patients' Questions about Dose
- Safety and Risk Reduction
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| 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
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| 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
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| 3:15 pm |
ACR Accreditation
- Program overview
- Personnel Qualifications
- QC program
- Status of ACR CT QC Manual
- Accreditation Phantom Scanning
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| 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:
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| 4:30 pm |
Adjourn |
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars *
| Occ | Amount | Early | Members | Mbrs Early | Reg Door | Mbr Door |
| technologist | 195.00 | 185.00 | 175.00 | 166.00 | 205.00 | 185.00 |
Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance.
Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations
received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received
within 3 days of the seminar will receive a credit toward a future
MTMI seminar, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be
made after the seminar.
Registration Discounts
Group discount for a group from one facility registering at the same time: 3-5
attendees 5%; 6 or more attendees 10%. Group discounts for MTMI
Institutional Members can be as high as 25%, please contact MTMI for details
(discount is not applicable if the tuition is paid by purchase order). For
student rates, contact MTMI. Members of MTMI receive a discount. Only one
discount may be applied.
*Events in Canadian cities show amounts in Canadian dollars.
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