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Contrast Administration for CT and MRI
Location & Dates
- Aug 19, 2023 | 8am-3:30pm CDT
- Nov 18, 2023 | 8am-3:30pm CST
- Aug 19, 2023 | 8am-3:30pm CDT
- Nov 18, 2023 | 8am-3:30pm CST
All webinars are held in Central Time, see Time Zone Map Below
Overview
About this Webinar
This webinar will discuss and describe the key concepts around the chemical and physical properties of commonly used intravenous and oral contrast medias typically used within medical imaging. Primarily focusing on the contrasts specifically used in conjunction with both Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT). There will also be discussion of the cardiac cycle, venous location/identification, catheter insertion techniques, NSF and allergies/contraindications to both IV and oral contrasts. Included will also be an overview of some general pathologies/diseases and cross-sectional anatomy image evaluation.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participant will be able to:
- define terms commonly associated with both MRI and CT contrast agents and safety.
- describe current practices, according to the ACR, regarding contrast screening(s) and safety.
- discuss common applications for Intravenous contrasts in both MRI and CT exams.
- Discuss common applications for various options in oral contrast agents
Schedule
Contrasts
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Injections
Indications
Contraindications
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Pathologies
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Image Evaluation of Pathologies
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Audience
This webinar is for practicing MR and CT technologists or those new to the fields.
Faculty
Name
Amber L. Lenhard MBA, B. A. Humanities; BAS; RT(R)(CT)
Mrs. Amber Lenhard is a former faculty instructor at Mount Aloysius College, in the Medical Imaging program. Currently Amber works with the Inova Health System in northern Virginia as a dual technologist in X-ray and CT. 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 they have two children, Donovan James and Abigail Joy.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 8 hour(s) 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 for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
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