This course will cover:
• Protocol manipulation & optimization of parameters
• Dose implementation and accurate contrast bolus delivery for improved image acquisition
• Development of exam cards to suit practice requirements
• Manipulation of factors for bariatric patients
Audience: Radiographers
Accreditation: ASMIRT and SSR
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
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08.45-09.00 |
Welcome and Introduction |
|
09.00-09.45 |
Incisive CT system overview Startup shut down of system (videos) |
|
09.45--10.30 |
How to set up preferences on the system |
|
10.30-10.45 |
Tea break |
|
10.45-11.30 |
Incisive CT Gantry and istation |
|
11.30—12.30 |
Incisive scanner workflow How to perform a scan Using the simulator |
|
12.30-13.15 |
Lunch |
|
13.15-14.00 |
Dose Modulation Use simulator |
|
14.00-14.15 |
Q&A |
About Speaker
- Ms Ruth Kresina
- Trish Hubbard
- Adam Metcalfe
- Kate Dolan
Sr Clinical Support Specialist, CT BU Services & Solutions, APAC, Philips
Ruth Kresina (Ruth) is our resident Global Clinical Education Specialist, providing support especially for APAC countries. Based in Australia and specializes in the adoption of CT scanning technology and imaging. Registered with the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, she has guided and trained numerous healthcare professionals, spreading her deep passion and clinical knowledge for Computed Tomography to where it is needed most.
- Advanced Certificate in Diagnostic Radiography South Australian Institute of technology
- Post Graduate Certificate in Computed Tomography R.M.I.T
- Certificate of Proficiency in Computed Tomography Level 1 and Level 2 Australian Institute of Radiographers
- Certificate of proficiency intravenous cannulation
Clinical Applications Specialist, ANZ, Philips
Trish Hubbard has over 25 years of clinical experience in both private practice and public hospitals, both in clinical and management settings. She has 15 years as CT Planning Department / Deputy Chief Radiographer of a Radiation Oncology group of public hospitals, including 3 years within PET/CT. Trish joined Philips over two years ago as a Clinical Applications Specialist − CT for Australia and New Zealand.
Clinical Applications Specialist, ANZ, Philips
Adam Metcalfe is a Clinical Applications Specialist for Philips.
He is based in NSW. Adam has held senior CT radiographer and management roles both in public hospital and private practice settings, including a major trauma hospital in metropolitan Sydney and Adam has been with Philips for over five years and has been a radiographer for over 25 years.
Clinical Applications Specialist, ANZ, Philips
Kate Dolan is a Senior CT Applications Specialist based in Brisbane for Philips Australia and New Zealand. She has over 32 years of clinical experience in both private practice and public hospitals, both in clinical and management settings including two years as CT Modality Lead radiographer of a large Private Practice group. Kate completed a Master of Health Science specializing in CT in 2013. With over three years’ experience in Clinical Applications, she has led the successful implementation of six installed IQon CT scanners in Queensland, NSW and NZ.
