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Embolization: Patient, Purpose and Procedure
Location & Dates
- May 6. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
- Sep 1. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
- Nov 11. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
- May 6. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
- Sep 1. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
- Nov 11. 2020 | 6-8 PM Central Time
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Overview
About this Webinar
The primary elements of this webinar is to provide participants with an understanding of a state of the art interventional procedure used to treat many diseases. The course will focus on explaining the purpose of embolization and the clinical value it brings to providers and patients. Participants will learn the various types of embolizations performed in today's radiology departments as well as the associated pathology embolizations are used to treat. Participants will get a brief overview of the principles of embolizations to include the considerations in patient selection for this procedure. The principles of embolizations will be explained along with the essential requirements from supplies to the clinical characteristics of an optimal study. Participants will gain insights into the risk factors and complications associated with performing such a procedure and understand the post-procedure requirements. The course will give participants an understanding of successful clinical outcomes associated with embolizations.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, the audience will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of embolizations and the clinical value in the interventional suite.
- List types of embolizations available in today's radiology department
- Identify pathology treated with embolizations.
- Understand the principles of embolizations to include patient selection.
- Describe an embolization procedure from supplies to clinical features.
- Explain the risk factors associated with embolizations.
- Recognize post-procedure factors and follow up criteria.
- State clinical outcomes associated with embolizations.
Schedule
- Define Embolization
- Purpose
- Clinical Value
- Types
- Pathology treated with embolizations
- Embolization Procedures
- Principles
- Patient selection
- Supplies
- Risk Factors associated with Embolization
- Follow up criteria
- Clinical Outcomes
Audience
- Interventional Technologists
- Radiologic Technologists
- Medical Imaging Specialists
- Educators
- Vendor Personnel
- Imaging professionals who want to understand expand their knowledge on IR
Faculty
Name
Nicole Dhanraj, PhD, RT(R)(CT)(MR)
Nicole began her career in radiology as a diagnostic imaging and CT technologist in the US Army where she spent 4 years before advancing to position as Technical Director for a small radiology outpatient practice in the civilian world. As Technical Director, she managed the daily operations of modalities such as Ultrasound, CT, IR, and MRI ensuring the highest quality of service for patients through the delivery of exceptional patient care and superior quality images. As Technical Director, she stayed at the forefront of technology and enhanced practices to offer new cutting edge services for patients. In addition to her management experience, she remains active in CT, Xray, and MRI. Nicole earned her degree in Radiology Technology in 2000 from the US Army, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from St Martin’s University. She then received her Master’s in International Relations, graduating magna cum laude from Troy State University. Her most recent achievement is that of her doctorate, graduating from Capella University with a degree in Organizational Management. She holds current registry in diagnostic radiology, CT and MRI with the ARRT.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 2 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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