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Program Summary

In clinical practice, a busy CT suite can experience a bottleneck of patient throughput that can impact wait times and patient satisfaction. As modern imaging departments continue to evolve with the installation of the latest devices, software, and tools to provide best in class care for their patients in the most efficient and productive manner, there is a necessity to share these best practices among healthcare providers.

This CE accredited webinar provides insight into the adoption of Smart CT Solutions and features two expert faculty members who will share their experiences on how to increase workflow efficiency and quality improvement in the CT Suite. Further information shared will demonstrate the value of smart contrast delivery systems, by expanding upon the importance of capturing and analyzing patient-enriched data through case proven examples and the incorporation of AI solutions

CE Effective Date: May 4, 2020
CE Expiration Date: May 31, 2022

Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual with Slides
Educational Credits:
One (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.
One (1) AHRA CRA Credit
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

Supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.

Target Audience & Cost

This program is intended for: Radiologic Technologists, Radiology Administrators and related Imaging Professionals.

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this CME activity the healthcare provider should be able to:

Understand the benefits of a smart CT injector system
Explain how patient enriched data can improve quality management in CT
Describe the clinical importance of the administration of saline in specific CT protocols

No special educational preparation is required for this CE Activity!

Topics & Speakers

Improving CT Workflow and Contrast Media Utilization

Dushyant Sahani, MD
Professor and ChairDepartment of Radiology
University of Washington

Dr. Sahani is a board-certified radiologist and fellowship-trained in abdominal imaging and intervention. Imaging of the liver, biliary and pancreas has been the focus of his research and clinical work. He is currently involved in investigating tumor angiogenesis and response to novel cancer treatment methods with CT, MRI, and PET.

Workflow Improvements & Protocol Management with Smart CT Injectors

Daniele Marin, MD
Associate Professor,
Medical Director, Multi-D LabDepartment of Radiology
Duke University Medical Center

Dr. Marin strives to become an accomplished academic radiologist and independent researcher. His academic efforts have been directed toward hypothesis-driven and clinically relevant research published in peer reviewed medical journals devoted to radiology. As of today, Dr. Marin has seventy papers published in the peer-reviewed literature. Of these, he is the first author in twenty-five and the mentor or senior author in many others. Dr. Marin’s publications reflect his sustained research focus in (i) optimization of image quality in CT, (ii) radiation dose reduction, and (iii) clinical applications of dual energy CT.

Dr. Marin devotes substantial efforts in education and day-to-day supervision of medical students, radiology residents and fellows. Evidence to support the significant contribution of his teaching efforts is the Reed P. Rice Memorial Award for the junior faculty most dedicated to excellence in resident education, awarded by the Radiology Residents at Duke.

Disclosures

Dushyant Sahani, MD, has no personal conflicts of interest to be reported.

Daniele Marin, MD, Research financial support from Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare and Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for One (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Asset Resource Management (AM) and Operations Management (OM).

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.

Method of Participation/Criteria for Success

CE Credits
To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing score click Continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate button displayed from within your MyAR Archives page.

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.

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Smart CT Solutions: Delivering Efficiency & Quality Improvement