80049828 - Hot Topics in Body CT Scanning: What You Need to Know

Thursday, November 14, 2019, 12:00 AM - Saturday, November 16, 2019, 12:00 AM EST, The Mirage Hotel


The rapid evolution of multidetector CT (MDCT) has impacted all aspects of patient diagnosis from cardiac imaging to vascular imaging to hepatic imaging. The development of these new scanners requires a close look at all aspects of our CT programs ranging from our scan protocols, to contrast injection to the use of oral contrast. The new clinical applications require a better understanding of our scanners as the “room for error” has decreased with scanners routinely acquiring datasets in under 10 seconds. New applications have evolved from coronary CTA to virtual colonoscopy to dual energy imaging, to name a few. Classic applications like imaging the liver, kidneys or pancreas have changed with the role of multiphase acquisition and post processing techniques becoming more critical. This has been both a time of change and a time of excitement. This meeting will provide the attendee with an improved understanding of the role of MDCT today and will help them improve their practice skills and knowledge base. Whether it is designing new scan protocols or learning new skill sets, this meeting will be a catalyst for increasing your core competencies through a series of lectures and hands-on training over a four-day period.

1. Comprehend the current state of the art of CT scanning today and its impact in clinical practice
2. Define the role of post processing techniques like MPR and 3D imaging including Cinematic Rendering in clinical practice
3. Discuss the issues of radiation dose in CT and how to minimize dose exposure for your patients
4. Recognize how to manage incidentalomas in the kidney, adrenal and pancreas
5. Define the role of cardiac CT in practice today including scan technique and optimal study design
6. Increase your knowledge of vascular imaging including the role of 3D imaging in these applications
7. Optimize your CT scan protocols including the use of oral and IV contrast agents
8. Increase your knowledge in abdominal imaging with special focus on renal, liver, kidney and bowel imaging
9. Recognize the role of CT in the evaluation of musculoskeletal pathology
10. Identify the role of CT in imaging the spine
11. Study the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their potential impact on your practice.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OTHER CREDITS
This activity has been approved by AHRA, the approving RCEEM: The Association for Medical Imaging Management for a maximum of 15.75 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits. You must attend each session in its entirety to obtain credit. No partial session credit will be awarded. 

POLICY ON SPEAKER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

The Mirage Hotel

33400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 791-7444

Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/HotTopicsbodyctscan

Room Rate: $105 for nights of 11/13/19 and 11/14/19; $195 for night of 11/15/19 single / double; $35 daily resort fee

Reservation Cut-Off Date: 10/14/2019