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CT Controlling Dose Update
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Overview
About this Webinar
In today’s world, medical radiation exposure(s) are on the rise, and as technologists we need to be more prepared than ever to respond to the effects that can come from this. As CT technologists, it is imperative that we continue to learn more and grow our knowledge surrounding the increased use of radiation in the medical imaging fields. We are also challenged with the task of working to find ways of reducing dose/exposure for our patients. In this seminar, we will cover topics such as CT equipment and hardware/software, mA control, x-ray production, and dose reduction techniques to better understand how we can control the amount of radiation our patients receive. As well, we will review cases/studies, and age group specific changes/differences in CT protocols, where radiation exposure can be adjusted appropriately to reduce exposure.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Relate the use of CT technologies and advancement regarding patient dose
- Explain image quality and appearance based on different technical factor variations
- Describe improvements made within CT technologies that directly influence dose and image quality
- Recall scanning protocols, image quality requirements and dose considerations based on ACR guidelines
- Discuss the differences between pediatric and adult CT protocols
- Express how x-ray production and exposure can come from various energy sources, both manmade and natural
Schedule
Dose Introduction - Radiation Effects, Units, Scanner Parameters
Exposures - Natural Occurrences, Pediatric and Adult guidelines
Physics – Dosimetry, QA/QC, ACR Guidelines
Dose Reduction Techniques
Audience
This webinar is for practicing CT technologists or those new to the field.
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 Virgina 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 4 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.
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