Overview

About this Webinar

In the past several years, significant advances in the technology of Computed Tomography (CT) have occurred with the development of spiral/helical scanning and multi-slice/multi-detector row scanners. These developments have driven an expansion in the clinical applications of CT and an increase in the number of CT scanners. Opportunities for CT technologists have grown as a result. Evidence of competency in CT can be demonstrated by completing the requirements for certification in Computed Tomography offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This has become a required credential for employment in many facilities.

This webinar series is designed as a review of the topics included on the certification examination conducted by the ARRT. All of the major topic areas listed in the exam specifications will be covered making this program a very good preparation for this examination. The webinar series will be divided in four - 3.5 hour, 4 credit sessions making this an effective way to review and prepare for the examination. This webinar series can also serve as a comprehensive overview of CT for those wanting to use it to update skills as well.

A certificate of attendance, documenting 4 hours of credit will be provided for each individual upon completion of each 3.5 hour session of the webinar. Completion of all 4 sessions of this series will provide the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.

A printable download will be available to each registrant prior to the first session of the webinar. This will allow you to follow along with the presentation and make notes as you feel necessary.

This webinar will be presented in four - 3.5-hour sessions.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

Understand the patient handling, assessment and monitoring skills required for CT examinations.
Safely conduct and monitor the administration of contrast media required for some CT imaging techniques.
Appreciate radiation safety and dose considerations needed to conduct CT examinations safely.
Describe the main components of a CT scanner and their function in the imaging process.
Understand the operation of a CT scanner and the control of parameters that affect image quality and artifacts.

Schedule

Session 1

6:30pm Eastern
5:30pm Central
4:30pm Mountain
3:30pm Pacific
2:30pm Alaska
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Patient Care and Safety

Patient Care

Patient prep
Assessment
I.V. procedures

Assessment and monitoring

Vital signs
Lab values
Other medications

IV Procedures

Injection techniques
Automatic injectors
Multi-phase
Flow rate
Pressure
Volume

Contrast Medias

Types
Pathological processes
Extravasations

Radiation Safety and Dosimetry

kVp
mAs
Pitch
Collimation
CT dose indes (CTDI)
Dose reduction
Dose modulation

Session 2

6:30pm Eastern
5:30pm Central
4:30pm Mountain
3:30pm Pacific
2:30pm Alaska
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Radiation Physics and Instrumentation

CT System Principles, Operation and Components

Tube characteristics
Generators
Collimation and filtration
Detectors and arrays
Conventional vs. Helical scanning
Interpolation
Cardiac gating/calcium scoring
Informatics
Quality Control
Operational and components
Reconstruction algorithms

Image processing and display

Image quality
Image display
Pixel, Voxel, Matrix, FOV
CT numbers/attenuation coefficient
Windowing and leveling
X, Y and Z coordinates
Hounsfield Units
Spatial and contrast resolution
Post processing 3D

Artifacts

Session 3

6:30pm Eastern
5:30pm Central
4:30pm Mountain
3:30pm Pacific
2:30pm Alaska
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Cross sectional Anatomy - Focus on sectional anatomy, contrast media, imaging parameters and methods.

Cranium and Brain

Vascular system
Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Vertebral column and cord

Soft tissue structures of the neck
Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Chest / thorax

Thorax and cardiac anatomy
Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Session 4

6:30pm Eastern
5:30pm Central
4:30pm Mountain
3:30pm Pacific
2:30pm Alaska
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Cross sectional Anatomy - Focus on sectional anatomy, contrast media, imaging parameters and methods.

Abdominal anatomy

Organs and vascular systems
Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Pelvic anatomy

Organs and vascular systems
Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Special Procedures

Axial, coronal and sagittal planes
Pathologic conditions

Audience

Radiological technologists working in CT and planning to take the CT registry examination given by the ARRT will find this webinar helpful in their preparation. Those technologists interested in learning the field of CT will find this webinar series to be a good introduction to the principles and practices of CT. More experienced CT technologist looking for a review and updating of skills will also find the webinar series to be of value while earning 16 category A credits toward ARRT requirements. Students, nurses and other allied health care personnel wanting an overview of the field will find this educational opportunity of value. Personnel of venders of CT and related equipment will find these webinars an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the skills needed to conduct successful CT examinations.

Faculty

Name

Kerry Greene-Donnelly, MBA, RT(R)(M)(CT)(QM)

Kerry Greene-Donnelly has over 22 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 Medical University in Syracuse NY. Kerry has taught for over 16 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. She has had several posters presented at the AAPM annual meeting and co-authored a Radiography Physics Review book, "RT X-Ray Physics Review".

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.

Each Session:
Biennium CE Credits: 4
Structured Education / CQR Credits: 4

Tuition

Audience	Price	Member Price
Technologist \| CT Registry Review	$99.00	$89.00

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~ Tuition amount listed is per session. ~

Cancellation Policy

Webinars less than 8 hours of credit

Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar 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. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.

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