2026 Annual Radiology and Reindeer
'Tis the season for learning! Join us for the 2026 Annual Radiology and Reindeer, a festive six-hour continuing education program filled with imaging insights, clinical applications, emerging technology, and holiday spirit.
Course Topics Include:
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Follow the Photon: Explore the similarities and differences between conventional radiography and DXA, including dual-energy imaging, attenuation, bone mineral density, and image interpretation.
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Alzheimer’s & Medical Imaging: Review Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and the role of medical imaging.
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Down the Spine: Examine diagnostic myelography, CT myelography, and MRI, including spinal anatomy, pathology, patient preparation, contrast, imaging techniques, and case-based applications.
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AI in Radiology: Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and PET, along with its benefits, limitations, and impact on the radiologic technologist.
So grab your ugly sweater, favorite holiday beverage, and curiosity, and join us for a day of learning, laughter, and a sleigh-full of radiology! Radiology and Reindeer is a festive way to earn your CE while celebrating the season with your imaging colleagues.
*All webinars are held in Central Standard Time and hosted through Zoom.
Outline:
Greg Yardley – Same X-Rays. Different Results. Where Medical Radiography and DXA Meet—and Where They Diverge
- Opening: Same X-Rays, Different Results
- What Radiologic Technologists Already Know
- The X-Ray: Where Both Technologies Begin
- Where Conventional Radiography Goes
- Where DXA Begins to Diverge
- Two Energies: The Heart of DXA
- From Attenuation to Bone Density
- The DXA Image Isn't the Result
- Why DXA Results Are Different From X-Ray Finding
- Common Radiography Misconceptions About DXA
- Putting It All Together: Follow the Photon
Jence Garza – Understanding and Imaging Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
- Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- History of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pathology and the Brain
- Clinical Presentation
- Diagnosis and Medical Imaging
- Treatment and Current Research
- Summary and Conclusion
Wilbur Reddinger – Diagnostic Myelography, CT Myelography and MRI of the Spine
- Introduction to Myelography
- Historical Evolution of Spinal Imaging
- Imaging Modalities and Technical Considerations
- Patient Preparation, Safety and Procedural Care
- Normal Spine Anatomy and Localization
- Expanded Spinal Pathology Review
- Modality Selection and Case Based Application
- Summary and Questions
Wilbur Reddinger – AI Across the Modalities: A Practical Guide for Imaging Professionals
- Introduction to AI in Radiology
- What is Artificial Intelligence
- AI in Radiology and Fluoroscopy
- AI in CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET
- AI Across Modalities and Workflow
- Limitations and Pitfalls
- The Technologist’s Role
- Summary and Questions
Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the fundamental principles shared by conventional radiography and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
- Compare how conventional radiography and DXA acquire, process, and display patient data.
- Explain how DXA uses two X-ray energy levels to differentiate bone from soft tissue.
- Describe how X-ray attenuation measurements are converted into bone mineral density results.
- Distinguish the purpose of the DXA image from the quantitative data used to assess bone health.
- Explain why DXA results cannot be interpreted using the same principles as conventional radiographic images.
- Discuss Alzheimer's vs Dementia
- Discuss Alzheimer's Statistics, History, and Pathological Features,
- Discuss the Clinical Presentation and Anatomy involved in imaging Alzheimer's patients.
- Discuss Testing, Diagnosis and how Imaging Modalities are used
- Describe the purpose, indications, and contraindications of myelography.
- Explain patient preparation, positioning, contrast administration, and image acquisition principles used during a myelographic examination.
- Identify common myelographic findings and correlate them with corresponding CT and MRI appearances.
- Compare the strengths and limitations of conventional myelography, CT myelography, and MRI for evaluating spinal anatomy and pathology.
- Discuss post-procedure care and recognize potential complications associated with myelography.
- Explain the radiologic technologist’s role in maintaining patient safety, image quality, and effective communication throughout the examination.
- Describe current applications of artificial intelligence throughout the radiology workflow.
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of AI related to efficiency, image quality, diagnostic support, and patient care.
- Identify considerations for implementing AI in a radiology department, including data privacy, bias, staff education, and professional oversight.
- Explain how AI may affect the responsibilities of radiologic technologists and other members of the imaging team.
This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.
This live, instructor-directed course meets the Texas Medical Board requirements for all registered Medical Radiologic Technologists. Please refer to the TMB website for more information.
AHEC Faculty
At Advanced Health Education Center, we take pride in our dynamic faculty, each hailing from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Our educators are not only experienced but also bring a wealth of knowledge in their expertise, ensuring a rich and comprehensive learning experience for all. Committed, knowledgeable, and passionately dedicated to their respective modalities, our instructors embody the spirit of excellence that defines the AHEC experience.
