• CT & MRI Standards

Led by Mark Struthers, this course is designed to empower you with the expertise to excel in your field. Discover the secrets of radiation safety and become well-versed in the regulations set forth by leading organizations. Dive deep into the goals of the influential Alliance of Radiation Safety and explore their campaigns to combat overexposure. Uncover the critical disparities between stochastic and deterministic events and master the art of reducing patient radiation exposure through five innovative strategies. Delve into the intriguing realm of MRI procedures and unlock the ten essential steps to perform them flawlessly. Understand the intricate relationship between body habitus, preparation, and patient risk in MRI, and explore the fascinating biologic effects of the static magnetic field. Uncover real-life cases of patient injuries caused by internal magnetic devices and develop a keen understanding of their implications.


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Course Objectives:  

  1. Identify at least two organizations regulating radiation safety for CT 

  1. List the goals for the Alliance of Radiation Safety 

  1. Describe the difference between stochastic and deterministic events 

  1. Name at least 5 ways a CT technologist can reduce patient radiation exposure 

  1. Discuss the challenge of CT equipment exposure reporting language 

  1. Understand the ten steps to performing MRI procedures 

  1. Discuss risks to the patient from MRI and how body habitus and preparation play roles in those risks 

  1. Describe the biologic effects of the static magnetic field 

  1. Discuss at least two cases of patient injury from internal magnetic devices 

Topics:

  • Who is working on the problem of overexposure? 

  • Organizations Regulating Radiation Safety 

  • Alliance for Radiation Safety 

  • History 

  • Goals 

  • Campaigns 

Radiation Concerns 

  • Stochastic risks 

  • Deterministic effects 

  • Fetal Dose for CT 

Radiation Dose Reduction Strategies for CT 

  • CT Parameters effecting dose rates 

  • Noise, collimation 

  • Pitch 

  • Common CT Dose Rates 

  • Automatic Exposure Control 

  • Positioning 

  • Determinants of Radiation Dose 

  • Operators role in dose administration 

  • Statistical Iterative Reconstruction 

  • SYNOPSIS MR 

  • Ten steps to perform and MRI exam 

  • MR System components 

  • Larmor frequency, free induction decay 

  • RF Pulse magnetization 

  • Longitudinal and transverse net magnetization 

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This program provides 6 hours of 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.
Mark Struthers BBA, BSRT, CMRT

Mr. Struthers is an experienced presenter with local, national, and international experience in providing medical imaging continuing education. He is well known for his humor and ability to engage students in in the learning process. He is the author numerous continuing education home study programs. His lectures and home study CE programs are among those that are most popular with AHEC students.
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
CT > Safety > Radiation Safety and Dose 1.75 2017, 2022
MRI > Image Production > Physical Principles of Image Formation .25 2016, 2020
MRI > Safety > MRI Screening and Safety 1.0 2016, 2020
Nuclear Medicine > Safety > Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, and Regulations .75 2017, 2022
Radiology > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology .75 2017, 2022
Radiology Assistant > Safety > Patient Safety, Radiation Protection, and Equipment Operation 1.50 2018, 2023
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology .75 2022
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics, Equipment Operation, and Quality Assurance .75 2017
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Protection, Equipment Operation, and Quality Assurance .50 2022

CT & MRI Standards

  • Course ID: Simulcast-CT/MRISafety-2032-171
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Credit: 6 Category A Credits
  • Date: 11/08/2024
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Instructor: Mark Struthers BBA, BSRT, CMRT
  • $79.00
  • $69.00