Refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received prior to 3 days before the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, SIMULCAST ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.
CT Training Course for Technologists
Location & Dates
- Milwaukee, WI | Nov 13 - 17, 2017
- Simulcast | Nov 13-17 2017 - 8:30am CT
- Milwaukee, WI | Nov 13 - 17, 2017
- Simulcast | Nov 13-17 2017 - 8:30am CT
Overview
About this Course
Our students have a 93% pass rate when taking the CT Registry!
(data gathered from 2015 survey)
The technology of medical imaging has undergone a tremendous change since the Nobel prize-winning development of computed tomography. Becoming knowledgeable about high technology imaging is essential for the radiologic technologist to grow with the field.
This course will provide technologists with the opportunity to learn this technology and become part of the evolution toward electronic computerized imaging. This is an opportunity to improve your technical knowledge and prepare for the ARRT CT Registry Examination. If you are looking to enhance your job opportunities or provide yourself with a more satisfying work experience, then this course is for you.
This course is appropriate for technologists wishing to enter the field of CT scanning with no previous experience as well as technologists who have worked in CT without extensive formal training. This course is also appropriate for technologists working with hybrid imaging systems that include CT such as PET/CT or SPECT/CT. A working background in cross-sectional anatomy is desirable, but is not required.
Prerequisite for this course is ARRT or NMTCB registration or state licensure. Contact MTMI for details.
When selecting the Simulcast option, register 7 days in advance to ensure delivery of course syllabus.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the basic principles and concepts of computed tomography.
- incorporate scanning techniques learned to best demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- describe techniques in manipulating CT parameters to optimize image quality.
- recognize CT artifacts and describe techniques to minimize their occurrence.
- compare the advantages and disadvantages of various CT scanner configurations.
- review and understand radiation exposures in CT, how to measure and report CT dose and dose reduction techniques.
- receive 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications as outlined by the ARRT.
Schedule
| Day 1 Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own) |
Patient Care
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| Day 2 Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own) |
Informatics
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| Day 3 Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own) |
The Physics of CT Scanning
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| Day 4 Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm (lunch on your own) |
Managing CT Patient Dose
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| Day 5 Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm |
Advanced CT Imaging Studies
PET CT
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Audience
This course is appropriate for technologists wishing to enter the field of CT scanning with no previous experience as well as technologists who have worked in CT without extensive formal training. This course is also appropriate for technologists working with hybrid imaging systems that include CT such as PET/CT or SPECT/CT. A working background in cross-sectional anatomy is desirable, but is not required.
Faculty
Name
Doug Simpkin, PhD
Dr. Douglas Simpkin is a certified Medical Physicist who has been an MTMI instructor for the Mammography and Computed Tomography Courses for over 20 years. Dr. Simpkin is a co-author of NCRP Report No. 147 Structural Shielding Design for Medical X-Ray Imaging Facilities and AAPM Task Group 108 Report PET and PET/CT Shielding Requirements. Dr. Simpkin is one of the experts on Diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine radiation shielding and is on staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Simpkin has been providing Mammography MQSA quality reviews for facilities since the initial MQSA regulations went into effect and is considered an expert in Medical Radiation shielding and has a unique talent in disseminating the concepts of physics to various audiences.
Name
Kerry Greene-Donnelly, MBA, RT(R)(M)(CT)(QM)
Kerry Greene-Donnelly has over 18 years of experience in Medical Imaging. Kerry has experience and is certified through the ARRT in Radiography, Mammography, Computed Tomography and Quality Management. Kerry has an AAS in Radiologic Technology, a BPS in Health Service Management and a MBA. Currently Kerry is an Assistant Professor at Upstate Medial University in Syracuse NY. Kerry has taught for over 12 years in the Medical Imaging Sciences program, as well as, Radiation Therapy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Kerry's research interests are in CT dosimetry and image quality. Kerry has had several posters presented at the AAPM annual meeting and co-authored a Radiography Physics Review book, "RT X-Ray Physics Review".
Name
Amber L. Lenhard MBA, B. A. Humanities; BAS; RT(R)(CT)
Mrs. Amber Lenhard is a full-time faculty instructor at Mount Aloysius College, in the Medical Imaging program, as well as an occasional CT technologist at Indiana Regional Medical Center, in Indiana PA. Over the past 6 years Mrs. Lenhard has used her military training to help instruct and mentor many students in Medical Imaging. Mrs. Lenhard was active duty Air Force for 6 years, where she served as a routine Radiologic and CT technologist. Her husband, Keith, is currently on active duty, as a Naval Nurse, and together that have two children, Donovan James and Abigail Joy.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 37.25 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
Location
Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls, WI- November 13- 17, 2017
Accommodations:
Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore
8900 North Kildeer Court
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Reservations: 800-368-7764- Ask for the MTMI-CT Group Rate or Click Here
Rate: $109.00 per night + Tax Single or Double
Make Reservations No later than October 29, 2017
Guest Room Rate Includes Complimentary:
*Airport Shuttle from MKE between the hours of 6AM-10PM
call hotel to reserve- need 48 hours notice.
Airport to Four Points Hotel/MTMI can be a 60 minute commute dependent on traffic-Schedule flights accordingly.
If airport shuttle is needed outside of scheduled hours - Attendee on own for arrangements.
*Daily group shuttle to/from course location at MTMI
*Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily
*Hot Appetizers Mon-Thurs 5PM-7PM in 8900 Bar & Bistro
*1 drink coupon per room per stay*WIFI in guestroom and common areas in hotel*Bottled water in each guest room
*Use of fitness center, pools and business center
*Microwaves available- request when making reservation
*Shuttle to Bayshore Mall with 48 hours advance notice, based on availability
Course Location:
MTMI Education Center
at Herzing University
W140N8917 Lilly Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-717-9797
Note: Lunch on own
