CT Angiography for the Technologist
May 2, 2008
Chicago, IL
Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Target Audience

This course is designed for technologists who are performing CT angiography or wish to do so.

Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe X-ray physics
• Discuss basic CT instrumentation
• Develop cardiac CT protocols
• Describe the importance and properties of contrast agents
• Recognize basic cross-sectional anatomy
• Explain the role of CT in the cardiac management process

CE Credit

This course has been approved by ASNC and is accepted by NMTCB for 5.75 ARRT Category A credits.

The SNMTS will add the Category A credits received from this activity to SNMTS members' VOICE transcripts.

Program

Friday, May 2, 2008

10:00 a.m.	Overview of Clinical Indications
10:30 a.m.	Physics and Instrumentation
11:15 a.m.	Break
11:30 a.m.	Radiation Dosimetry and Safety
12:00 p.m.	Patient Prep and Contrast Administration for Cardiology
12:45 p.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m.	Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Calcium Scoring
2:30 p.m.	Display and Interpretation
3:15 p.m.	Handling of Non-Cardiac Findings
3:45 p.m.	Break
4:00 p.m.	Artifacts
4:30 p.m.	Where Are We with Certification and Credentialing?
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn

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