CT for Technologists
Screening with CT
This course expires May 1, 2022
If you want credit, this course must be completed (i.e. view course content (PDF file), pass the posttest, AND print the certificate) by no later than April 30, 2022 by 5:00PM
Please note, after this course has expired, no aspect of the course will be accessible, including the course link.
Format: | Online Course |
RT Credit: | 2.75 ARRT Category A Credits |
Tuition: | $41.25 |
OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in obtaining high quality diagnostic images. A successful CT examination is the culmination of many factors under the direct control of the technologist.
CT for Technologists:– Screening with CT introduces the learner to the benefits of screening for coronary artery disease, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and visceral fat. These important exams not only detect cancer early in the disease process, but assist both the physician and patient in the management of general health and lifestyle.
The unit is comprised of five chapters. To receive credit, you must complete all five chapters.
Chapter 1. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
Chapter 2. Coronary CT Angiography
Chapter 3. CT Lung Cancer Screening
Chapter 4. CT Measurement of Visceral Fat
Chapter 5. Virtual Colonoscopy CT
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After completing this material, the learner should be able to:
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 2.75 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.
TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:
ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.
Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.
HOW TO ENROLL
Time to complete this activity is 2.75 hours.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.
Your certificate of credit will remain in your account as a permanent record of credits earned at www.icpme.us.
FACULTY BIOGRAPHY
Robert S. Jennings, RT (R)(CT)(ARRT)
3D Lab Director
Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PC
Fairfax, VA
In addition to managing the 3D Lab at Fairfax Radiological Consultants (FRC), Mr. Jennings oversees CT protocols at six outpatient CT centers. He also serves as Director/Instructor of the GE/FRC Cardiac CTA for CT Technologists Course.
Mr. Jennings co-authored an article published in Radiology with James P. Earls, MD titled Prospectively gated transverse coronary CT angiography versus retrospectively gated helical technique: improved image quality and reduced radiation dose.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
ICPME is committed to providing learners with high-quality continuing education (CE) that promotes improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.
A conflict of interest (COI) exists when an individual has both a financial relationship with a commercial interest and the opportunity to control the content of CME relating to the product or services of that commercial interest. A commercial interest is defined as any proprietary entity producing healthcare goods or services with the following exemptions: (1) governmental agencies, eg, the NIH; (2) not-for-profit organizations; and (3) CME honorarium received by the faculty or advisers, planners and managers or their spouse/life partner.
The following faculty, planners, advisers, and managers have no relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CE activity:
Robert S. Jennings, RT (R)(CT)(ARRT)
Linda McLean, MS
Victoria Phoenix, BS
Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to acknowledge the efforts and expertise of Rob Jennings for his dedication in creating this educational activity. Mr. Jennings’ enthusiasm and timely turn-around are very much appreciated. We are also grateful to Fairfax Radiologic Consultants, PC, in Fairfax, VA for granting permission to use their images.
Special thanks to Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT), Manager, Imaging Processing Lab, New York University, Langone Medical Center for providing some of the material, as well as for reviewing the content.
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DISCLAIMER
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.