CT for Technologists
OVERVIEW
The skill of the technologist is the single most important factor in the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images. A successful CT examination is the culmination of many variables under the direct control of the technologist. Comprehension of CT image formation, image quality, postprocessing techniques, archiving, quality assurance testing, and artifacts is the responsibility of the radiologic technologist to ensure optimal image quality and safe and effective patient care.

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2. Image Formation, Reconstruction, and Artifacts introduces the learner to the concepts of the image process, scanning methods, the digital image, image quality, image reconstruction, quality assurance tests, and artifacts. Many factors contribute to image quality, and a thorough understanding of the interactions among these factors will allow the technologist to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images.

4. 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.

5: – MSK and Spine CT prepares the learner to safely and effectively acquire diagnostic CT images of the musculoskeletal system and spine. Careful patient screening and preparation are essential for ensuring a quality exam. A working knowledge of skeletal and spinal anatomy is key to correctly position the patient to acquire diagnostic images. After a review of the anatomy, the learner will be instructed on image acquisition by referencing multiplanar reconstructions for each region of interest.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for up to 7.75 ARRT Category A continuing education credits.

TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.

Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

HOW TO ENROLL
Time to complete all 3 courses in this activity is 7.75 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, and CONFIRM ORDER.
• You will receive an email from ICPME confirming your enrollment in each of the 3 courses
• You can access the courses anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

• Read the course content.
• To access the posttest and evaluation, login to your account at icpme.us and click on the course title.   
• Click the icons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at icpme.us.

FACULTY
Bernard Assadourian, RT (R)(CT)
CT Lead Technologist
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Robert S. Jennings, RT (R)(CT)(ARRT)
3D Lab Director
Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PC
Fairfax, VA 22031

Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT)
Manager, Image Processing Lab
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

SPONSORED and SUPPORTED BY



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.

4713-104T CT for Technologists: Screening with CT

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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:

• Describe atherosclerosis and its effect on the function of the coronary arteries
• Explain how CT calcium scoring is performed and calculated
• Discuss how the results of calcium scoring can impact patient management
• Implement the patient preparation protocol for coronary CTA
• Explain when and how prospective and retrospective triggering should be used
• Describe the benefits of dual source CT in cardiac imaging
• Compare the benefits and disadvantages of screening CCTA to stress testing and cardiac catheterization
• Describe the types of artifact that appear on cardiac CTA and how to minimize or eliminate them
• Discuss how to reduce radiation dose for CCTA and how it compares to other cardiac testing
• List the risks for developing lung cancer
• Discuss who should be screened for lung cancer
• Implement a low-dose CT lung cancer screening protocol
• Describe techniques for minimizing radiation dose
• Discuss what makes low-dose CT an effective screening tool
• Explain the risks of undergoing low-dose CT for lung cancer screening
• Discuss the health risks associated with excess visceral fat
• Explain how visceral fat builds up and how to minimize it
• Implement CT protocols for visceral fat volume measurement
• Explain when colon cancer screening should be performed
• Prepare the patient to undergo virtual colonoscopy CT exam
• Implement the scanning protocol for virtual colonoscopy
• Discuss the value of virtual colonoscopy CT as a screening tool
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of virtual colonoscopy CT to conventional colonoscopy

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:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

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.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging in to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Read the course content.
• After viewing the course content, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Session title.   
• From the course home page, click the buttons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, click the certificate tab to print a credit certificate.

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.

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

SPONSORED and SUPPORTED BY



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.

 

4713-102T CT for Technologists 2: Image Formation, Reconstruction, and Artifacts

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CT for Technologists
2: Image Formation, Reconstruction, and Artifacts

This course expires February 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 January 31, 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 the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images. A successful CT examination is the culmination of many variables under the direct control of the technologist. Comprehension of CT system components, image formation, image quality, postprocessing techniques, archiving, quality assurance testing, artifacts, and radiation safety is the responsibility of the radiologic technologist to ensure optimal image quality and safe and effective patient care.

CT for Technologists: 2. Image Formation, Reconstruction, and Artifacts introduces the learner to the concepts of the image process, scanning methods, the digital image, image quality, image reconstruction, quality assurance tests, and artifacts. Many factors contribute to image quality, and a thorough understanding of the interactions among these factors will allow the technologist to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After concluding this educational activity, the reader will be able to:

• List the various types of CT scanning
• Discuss the interactions of parameters, reconstruction, and evolving technologies of image formation
• Describe the details that contribute to the digital image and to image quality
• Discuss image reconstruction and postprocessing techniques
• Identify the different types and sources of CT artifacts by their characteristic patterns
• Reduce or eliminate the appearance of artifacts through continual quality assurance and assessment of technical parameters, including phantom testing

ACCREDITATION and 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:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. No Checks.

Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

HOW TO ENROLL
Time to complete this activity is 2.75 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title. 

HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
Your online account with ICPME serves as a permanent record of credit certificates earned through www.icpme.us.

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Read the course content.
• After viewing the course content, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Session title.   
• From the course home page, click the buttons for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, click the certificate tab to print a credit certificate.

FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Bernard Assadourian, RT (R)(CT)
CT Lead Technologist
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Mr. Assadourian has served as CT Lead Technologist at the New York University, Langone Medical Center Department of Radiology for over ten years and has traveled to the Middle East to lecture on cardiac CTA. He has co-authored previous editions of the CT for Technologists series, specifically on spine and musculoskeletal imaging.

Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT)
Manager, CT Quality and Imaging Processing Lab
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Radiology
New York, NY

Mr. Vega has served as Manager of the Image Processing Lab at New York University, Langone Medical Center Department of Radiology for four years and was recently appointed Manager of CT Quality. Prior to assuming this responsibility, he managed the CT Department.

Mr. Vega has lectured on CT and image processing in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. He co-authored previous editions of the CT for Technologists series, including neuroimaging and imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

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 reported these 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:

Bernard Assadourian, RT (R)(CT), has no conflicts to report.
Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R)(CT), has received consulting fees from Siemens Medical Solutions.

Jason Lincoln, BS, RT (R)(CT) has no conflicts to report.
Linda McLean, MS, has no conflicts to report.
Victoria Phoenix, BS, has no conflicts to report.
Lisa H. Schleelein, MEd, has no conflicts to report.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special thanks to Jason Lincoln, BS, RT (R)(CT), Clinical Coordinator, CT Imaging Technology, Forsyth Technical Community College, for his contributions, as well as to Michael Bloom, RT (R)(CT), Image Processing Specialist, NYU Langone Medical Center, for his data collection contributions.

We would also like to acknowledge the authors of the original series for their significant and lasting contributions to this educational material: Jennifer McNew, RT (R)(CT); Tomi Brandt, MPA, RT (R)(M)(QM); and Alec J. Megibow, MD, MPH, FACR.

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

SPONSORED and SUPPORTED BY




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.

4713-202T CT for Technologists: MSK and Spine CT

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4713-202T CT for Technologists
MSK and Spine CT

This course expires March 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 February 28, 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:	2.25 ARRT Category A Credits
Tuition:	$33.75

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: MSK and Spine CT  prepares the learner to safely and effectively acquire diagnostic CT images of the musculoskeletal system and spine. Careful patient screening and preparation are essential for ensuring a quality exam. A working knowledge of skeletal and spinal anatomy is key to correctly position the patient to acquire diagnostic images. After a review of the anatomy, the learner will be instructed on image acquisition by referencing multiplanar reconstructions for each region of interest.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
This program has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 2.25 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

OBJECTIVES
After completing this material, the learner should be able to:

• Prepare and appropriately screen and evaluate the patient for a CT scan of the musculoskeletal system or spine
• Identify correct positioning methods when performing a musculoskeletal or spinal CT scan
• Appropriately prepare and administer iodinated contrast when a contrast-enhanced CT exam is indicated
• Identify the important anatomic structures of the upper and lower extremities
• Describe the primary indications for CT scanning of the joints, pelvis, and sternum
• Incorporate the latest technologic advances in CT imaging to scanning protocols of the musculoskeletal system
• Identify the important anatomic landmarks of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine
• Describe the primary indications for CT scanning of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine
• Apply appropriate protocols for optimized CT imaging of the spine

HOW TO ENROLL
Time to complete this activity is 2.25 hours.

• Click ENROLL NOW, CONTINUE through the shopping cart, CONFIRM ORDER, and ACCESS COURSE NOW.
• Once you are enrolled, you can return to this course anytime by logging to your account at www.icpme.us.
• Click on MY ACCOUNT, then click on the course title

HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT

• Login to your account at www.icpme.us
• Once you register and pay for the course, you may review the material on-line or download and print it.
• After reviewing the material, login to your account at www.icpme.us, click on MY ACCOUNT, and click on the Course title.   
• From the course home page, click the tabs for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION.
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to three times.
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at www.icpme.us.

Your certificate of credit will remain in your account as a permanent record of credits earned at www.icpme.us

TUITION
Tuition for this course includes:

• Downloadable course content
• Unlimited access to the course
• Certificate of Credit

ICPME accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.
Please note: tuition payments are non-refundable.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to acknowledge the efforts and expertise of Rob Jennings for his dedication to updating this educational activity. Mr. Jennings’ passion for his profession by way of this educational content is much appreciated. We are also grateful to Fairfax Radiologic Consultants, PC, in Fairfax, VA for granting permission to use their images.

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 and has served as Director/Instructor of the GE/FRC Cardiac CTA for CT Technologists course.

Mr. Jennings authored two online educational units from the CT for Technologists series - Radiation Safety and Screening with CT - in collaboration with ICPME.

Additionally, Mr. Jennings served as co-author with James P. Earls, MD, on a 2008 publication in Radiology 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 CE 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) CE honoraria received by the faculty or advisors, planners and managers, or their spouse/life partner.

The following faculty, planners, advisors, 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)              
Victoria Phoenix, BS
Linda McLean, MS                                      

SPONSORED and SUPPORTED BY

Questions?
Contact ICPME:
information@icpmed.com

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.