BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VCA Education - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcaeducation.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VCA Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20231001T224844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T224738Z UID:10000246-1775984400-1776515400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Therapy- Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinars DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar: April 12 and April 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nApril 12\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.(EST)April 18\, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.(EST) \n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $400 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nYou will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details one week before the event. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiation Therapy; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nRadiation Therapy Practice in Canada.\nBrachytherapy\nRadiation Therapy Planning\nPatient Management and Disease Site Overview\nPreparing to write the Canadian National Certification exam in Radiation Therapy\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of Radiation Therapy\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRadiation Therapy Practice in Canada.\nBrachytherapy\nRadiation Therapy Planning\nPatient Management and Disease Site Overview\nPreparing to write the Canadian National Certification exam in Radiation Therapy.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \nKRISTA DAWDY MRT(T)\, BSc. (Hons)\, MSc. \n\n\n\nV\n\nWorking as the Clinical Educator for radiation therapy at the Odette Cancer Centre\, Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto Canada I engage in both staff and student education. As a practice based researcher with an appointment as instructor in the Division of Radiation Oncology\, University of Toronto\, I continue to be involved in strategic initiatives in education and research with my most recent participation as co-director of an accredited leadership workshop in cancer education through the University of Toronto\, Continuing Professional Development. I am very passionate about learning and continuing professional development\, with publications in both patient and staff education and was most recently awarded the Excellence in Clinical Education from the University of Toronto. I have worked as a frontline radiation therapist for over 20 years and within clinical education for over 10 years and continue to be engaged in both local\, national and international education. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-therapy-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-spring2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20260130T220449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T010321Z UID:10000286-1772812800-1774015200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n \n\n\n\nWebinar: March 6\, 13\, and 20\, 2026: 10 hours\n\n\nTimes: see the schedule below\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $450 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event\, you will receive an email with the Zoom enrollment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI. \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\nCare Provider Role Competencies Including Patient Interventions\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality Control Testing\nMRI Clinical Procedures and Pathologies\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\nCare Provider Role competencies Including Patient Interventions\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality control testing\nMRI Clinical Procedures and pathologies\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE RTR\, BSC. Hon.\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education \n\n\n \nJennifer Oliver BSc. Hon.\, MRT (R)(MR) \n\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 30 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\n\nJennifer Oliver is working with VCA to help educate and assist with the continued professional development of her fellow Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs). Jenny (as she prefers to be called) chose to become a healthcare professional to repay the caring support and competent treatment she received after being diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at age seven. She is a trained and certified MRT with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree from St George’s University of London\, England; part of Kingston University\, UK. Jenny has over five years of hospital and private clinic Radiography Department experience\, including Accident & Emergency. She quickly achieved promotion to Band 6 (Senior UK) Radiographer and was then put in charge of paediatric imaging for all imaging modalities\, but with specific focus in Non-Accidental Trauma. Her most recent employer was the prestigious Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury\, England. While in this senior position\, Jenny was trained in Computed Tomography (CT)\, interventional procedures\, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\, and holds a certificate in Intravenous (IV) Cannulation\, allowing her to administer contrast media along with other drugs used to facilitate scans. Having recently returned to Canada with her young family after a 20-year absence\, Jenny completed the requirements of CAMRT to transfer her UK qualifications to work as a Canadian MRT in radiography and MRI\, and she is now a member in good standing with CMRITO. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-spring2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20251118T132708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T134201Z UID:10000284-1772791200-1775911500@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Starting March 6\, 2026 (webinars are not recorded)\nEnroll once and continue attending until you pass the Canadian national certification exam. VCA Education also provides pathways to potential employment opportunities\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\n\nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\n\nDownload the Schedule \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260104T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20250702T131246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T145712Z UID:10000283-1763805600-1767530700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Series of 13 LIVE Webinars – Starting Nov 22\, 2025\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\n\nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\n\nDownload the Schedule \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-winter-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T123500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20250509T194407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T151153Z UID:10000279-1761382800-1761395700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct. 25\, 2025\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live webinar is; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nHot off the press – Highlights of the CAR Breast Practice Guidelines 2025 and Canadian Recommendations on Optimal Breast Biopsy Practices Developed Using a Modified Delphi Panel\nImaging appearance of various breast pathologies\nPositioning Tips in Mammography\nDigital Mammography QC\nAdvances in Breast Imaging: Emerging Technologies and the Rise of AI in Diagnostics\n\nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists\, Mammographers\, Sonographers \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nHot off the press – Highlights of the CAR Breast Practice Guidelines 2025 and Canadian Recommendations on Optimal Breast Biopsy Practices Developed Using a Modified Delphi Panel\nImaging appearance of various breast pathologies\nPositioning Tips in Mammography\nDigital Mammography QC\nAdvances in Breast Imaging: Emerging Technologies and the Rise of AI in Diagnostics\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nPrasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently\, he has completed his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nDr. Ameya Kulkarni\, MBBS\, MD\, Staff Radiologist: Dr. Ameya Kulkarni is a staff radiologist at Juravinski hospital and cancer centre in Hamilton\, He is an Assistant professor at the McMaster University. He is a fellowship trained breast and cross-sectional imaging radiologist and the current CIBC breast assessment centre medical lead as well as Hamilton Health Sciences Breast imaging head of service. He also works as the current ultrasound modality lead and fellowship co-ordinator at Juravinski Hospital and IHF quality advisor for Southmount Medical Imaging in Hamilton. His special interest lies in cancer imaging (breast and body)\, teaching and international outreach. His research interests are in Contrast enhanced mammography\, AI and radiom \nYvone Thackray\, BSc.\, MSc\, FHEA: Yvonne Thackray is a Clinical Academic with a distinguished career spanning education\, clinical leadership\, and healthcare policy. Her recent roles include Senior Lecturer\, Superintendent Mammographer\, and Manager of the North Central London Imaging Academy. She has also served as NHS England’s Regional Training and Development Lead for the South West and currently holds positions as an Adviser to the New Hospitals Programme and a CQC Specialist Adviser. From 2020 to 2022\, Yvonne chaired the Approval and Accreditation Board for the Society and College of Radiographers. With a strong background in diagnostic imaging and breast services\, she is deeply committed to advancing education\, workforce development\, and service improvement. In 2025\, she presented a research poster at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR)\, contributing to ongoing discussions on radiologic education and clinical practice. Yvonne’s work reflects a dynamic integration of research\, clinical expertise\, and policy influence to foster innovation and excellence in imaging services. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-live-webinar-oct-25-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T235900 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20250612T204214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T001615Z UID:10000282-1761350400-1762041540@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:VCA Special Offer\n\nPay $80 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Fall 2025\n \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below\n(Download a pdf version of the Flyer) \n  \n \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-fall-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20250410T130910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T193707Z UID:10000274-1752919200-1757162700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Summer 2025 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Series of 13 LIVE Webinars – Starting July 19\, 2025\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\n\nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information.\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\n\nDownload the Schedule \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240420T125213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T144922Z UID:10000257-1752246000-1753462800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n \n\n\n\nWebinar: July 11\, 18\, and 25\, 2025: 10 hours\n\n\nTimes: see the schedule below\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $425 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event\, you will receive an email with the Zoom enrollment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI. \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\nCare Provider Role Competencies Including Patient Interventions\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality Control Testing\nMRI Clinical Procedures and Pathologies\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\nCare Provider Role competencies Including Patient Interventions\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality control testing\nMRI Clinical Procedures and pathologies\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE RTR\, BSC. Hon.\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n Jennifer Oliver BSc. Hon.\, MRT (R)(MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 30 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\n\nJennifer Oliver is working with VCA to help educate and assist with the continued professional development of her fellow Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs). Jenny (as she prefers to be called) chose to become a healthcare professional to repay the caring support and competent treatment she received after being diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at age seven. She is a trained and certified MRT with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree from St George’s University of London\, England; part of Kingston University\, UK. Jenny has over five years of hospital and private clinic Radiography Department experience\, including Accident & Emergency. She quickly achieved promotion to Band 6 (Senior UK) Radiographer and was then put in charge of paediatric imaging for all imaging modalities\, but with specific focus in Non-Accidental Trauma. Her most recent employer was the prestigious Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury\, England. While in this senior position\, Jenny was trained in Computed Tomography (CT)\, interventional procedures\, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\, and holds a certificate in Intravenous (IV) Cannulation\, allowing her to administer contrast media along with other drugs used to facilitate scans. Having recently returned to Canada with her young family after a 20-year absence\, Jenny completed the requirements of CAMRT to transfer her UK qualifications to work as a Canadian MRT in radiography and MRI\, and she is now a member in good standing with CMRITO. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-summer2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20241220T140752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T193842Z UID:10000269-1742032800-1746276300@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:A Series of 13 LIVE Webinars \nStarting March 15\, 2025\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-spring-2025/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241220T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240920T192617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T113747Z UID:10000265-1732874400-1734698700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Winter 2024 DESCRIPTION:A Series of 13 LIVE Webinars \nStarting Nov 29\, 2024\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Cassaundra Morrin\, B.Sc (Hons)\, MRT (R) – Cassaundra is a dedicated healthcare professional with a deep passion for improving Indigenous Patient Healthcare. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiation Sciences\, Cassaundra has been actively practicing an x-ray tech for the last five years. Born into a mixed Indigenous heritage\, Cassaundra proudly identifies as Swampy Cree. Throughout Cassaundra’s career\, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and mentorship. Cassaundra served as a Clinical Coordinator for x-ray students for two years at her workplace\, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond their professional role\, Cassaundra actively engages with their local urban Indigenous community. They currently hold the position of running the Huntsville branch of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre\, where they contribute to fostering cultural connection\, social support and holistic well-being for Indigenous individuals and allies in the area. \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 30 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nMarvalyn Kelly-Whyte BSc\, CD(R)\, MRT(R)(CT)(IR): Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough Health Network\, General campus. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 33 years\, with more than 15 years experience in CT and IR. Marvalyn was also an external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she worked with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program for about 12 years. She has held various positions which included general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. \nZarmeena Noorajan\, BSC(Hon)\, MSc.\, MRT(R): Zarmeena Noorajan is a certified radiographer with 10 years of experience as a clinical tutor\, teaching undergraduate students. She holds a BSc in Medical Diagnostic Imaging and MSc in Health Informatics. She is actively involved in research\, with several published articles in her field. She is happy educating and supporting internationally educated MRTs. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-winter-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T130500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240621T205205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T143020Z UID:10000263-1731142800-1731157500@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday Nov. 9\, 2024\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live webinar is; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nPositioning tips in mammograph\nDigital Mammography Qquality Control\nRadiation Safety in Mammography and Screening with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)\nStereotactic guided core biopsy\nUltrasound correlation of mammographic abnormalities\n\nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists\, Mammographers\, Sonographers \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nPositioning tips in mammograph\nDigital Mammography Qquality Control\nRadiation Safety in Mammography and Screening with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)\nStereotactic guided core biopsy\nUltrasound correlation of mammographic abnormalities\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nGrace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR)(DMS)\, CBID: Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography.  Grace is a registered technologist with CMRITO for Radiography\, MRI and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, breast ultrasound examinations and assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis.  She has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for ten years.  Grace holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology from University of Toronto\, a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute and a Certificate in Breast Imaging – Diagnostic from CAMRT. \nDr. Ameya Kulkarni\, MBBS\, MD\, Staff Radiologist: Dr. Ameya Kulkarni is a staff radiologist at Juravinski hospital and cancer centre in Hamilton\, He is an Assistant professor at the McMaster University. He is a fellowship trained breast and cross-sectional imaging radiologist and the current CIBC breast assessment centre medical lead as well as Hamilton Health Sciences Breast imaging head of service. He also works as the current ultrasound modality lead and fellowship co-ordinator at Juravinski Hospital and IHF quality advisor for Southmount Medical Imaging in Hamilton. His special interest lies in cancer imaging (breast and body)\, teaching and international outreach. His research interests are in Contrast enhanced mammography\, AI and radiom\n. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-live-webinar-nov-9-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240914T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240327T174620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T123113Z UID:10000256-1722592800-1726317900@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Summer 2024 DESCRIPTION:A Series of 13 LIVE Webinars \nStarting Aug 2\, 2024\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Cassaundra Morrin\, B.Sc (Hons)\, MRT (R) – Cassaundra is a dedicated healthcare professional with a deep passion for improving Indigenous Patient Healthcare. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiation Sciences\, Cassaundra has been actively practicing an x-ray tech for the last five years. Born into a mixed Indigenous heritage\, Cassaundra proudly identifies as Swampy Cree. Throughout Cassaundra’s career\, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and mentorship. Cassaundra served as a Clinical Coordinator for x-ray students for two years at her workplace\, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond their professional role\, Cassaundra actively engages with their local urban Indigenous community. They currently hold the position of running the Huntsville branch of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre\, where they contribute to fostering cultural connection\, social support and holistic well-being for Indigenous individuals and allies in the area. \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 30 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nMarvalyn Kelly-Whyte BSc\, CD(R)\, MRT(R)(CT)(IR): Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough Health Network\, General campus. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 33 years\, with more than 15 years experience in CT and IR. Marvalyn was also an external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she worked with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program for about 12 years. She has held various positions which included general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-13-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241005T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240731T114614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T213727Z UID:10000264-1722384000-1728171000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:VCA Special Offer\n\nPay $80 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Fall 2024\nOffer available until September 30\, 2024 \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below\n(Download a pdf version of the Flyer) \n  \n \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-fall-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240126T202603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T192547Z UID:10000255-1712300400-1712925900@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \nLive Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar:\, April 5 and 12\, 2024: 10 hours \n\n\n\n7:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (EST) and 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (EST) \n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $350 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\n\nCare Provider Role competencies Including Patient Interventions \n\n\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice \n\n\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality control testing \n\nMRI Clinical Procedures and pathologies\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to National Competency Profile and Roles of MRT.\n\nCare Provider Role competencies Including Patient Interventions \n\n\nIntegrate safe work principles and procedures into practice \n\n\nOperation of MRI Equipment and Quality control testing \n\nMRI Clinical Procedures and pathologies\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 22 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-spring2024-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20231214T172826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T172952Z UID:10000249-1709296200-1713012300@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:A Series of 13 LIVE Webinars \nStarting March 1\, 2024\n(webinars are not recorded)\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Cassaundra Morrin\, B.Sc (Hons)\, MRT (R) – Cassaundra is a dedicated healthcare professional with a deep passion for improving Indigenous Patient Healthcare. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiation Sciences\, Cassaundra has been actively practicing an x-ray tech for the last five years. Born into a mixed Indigenous heritage\, Cassaundra proudly identifies as Swampy Cree. Throughout Cassaundra’s career\, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and mentorship. Cassaundra served as a Clinical Coordinator for x-ray students for two years at her workplace\, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond their professional role\, Cassaundra actively engages with their local urban Indigenous community. They currently hold the position of running the Huntsville branch of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre\, where they contribute to fostering cultural connection\, social support and holistic well-being for Indigenous individuals and allies in the area. \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nMarvalyn Kelly-Whyte BSc\, CD(R)\, MRT(R)(CT)(IR): Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough Health Network\, General campus. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 33 years\, with more than 15 years experience in CT and IR. Marvalyn was also an external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she worked with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program for about 12 years. She has held various positions which included general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20240120T142137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T184950Z UID:10000254-1706788800-1710545400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:VCA Special Offer\n\nPay $60 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Spring 2024\nOffer available until March 15\, 2024 \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below\n(Download a pdf version of the Flyer) \n  \n \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230927T124614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T170808Z UID:10000245-1702555200-1703264400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \nLive Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar:\, Dec 14 and 22\, 2023: 10 hours \n\n\n9:00 p.m. – 2 p.m. (EST)\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $350 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-fall-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240106T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230906T210642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T210642Z UID:10000244-1699102800-1704545100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting Nov 4\, 2023\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $819 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nSara Laranjeiro\,  Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC: Sara began her career in healthcare as a Radiological Technologist working in various healthcare settings. She recently decided to apply her healthcare knowledge in new ways and has transitioned into a role with Nanosonics\, where she is a Clinical Applications Specialist. Nanosonics is the manufacture of devices used for High Level Disinfection of ultrasound probes and Sara’s role is to install the products and train users. She is also involved in educating others on the need of high level disinfection in healthcare and is passionate about ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. \nSheetal Ruparelia MRT(R)\, BSc.(Hon.): Sheetal finished her BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging from the London South Bank University in June 2006. She has a keen interest in breast imaging and therefore obtained a post graduate certificate in mammography in May 2009\, from Kingston University. She has practiced in various government and private hospitals/clinics\, both in London\, England and Toronto\, Ontario. She has held roles to assist with maintaining quality assurance\, training and development of staff (new employees and less experienced staff). She currently works at Princess Margaret hospital. She takes great pride in educating people\, enhancing her knowledge through self-learning and working effectively in teams and on various projects. This makes her a pleasant and valuable team member. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-winter-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T124000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230517T155116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T221328Z UID:10000238-1699088400-1699101600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday Nov. 4\, 2023\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live webinar is; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nOptimisation of positioning and compression in mammography\nDense breasts – troubleshooting and Tailoring to history\nDigital Breast Tomosynthesis – From Screening to Image-guided procedure\nDigital Mammography QC\n\nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.75 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists\, Mammographers\, Sonographers \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n1. Optimisation of positioning and compression in mammography \n\nReview the implications of compression and positioning variability\nOutline the possible solutions which may improve client experience\n\n2. Dense breasts – troubleshooting and Tailoring to history \n\nReview definition of dense breasts and importance of supplemental screening approaches\nDiscuss cases and outcomes – highlighting use of CESM\, ultrasound and MRI\n\n3. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis – From Screening to Image-guided procedure \n\nExplain the physics of DBT\nDiscuss the role of DBT in screening mammogram\nExplore the role of DBT in diagnostic mammogram – mass\, architectural distortion\, asymmetry and microcalcifications.\nExplain the DBT-guided procedures\nDiscuss the dual energy contrast enhanced DBT\n\n4. Digital Mammography QC \n\nDefine Quality Control in Mammography\nExplore various QC tests performed in digital mammography\nDiscuss artifacts in digital mammography\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nPrasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently\, he has completed his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-live-webinar-nov-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20220926T121843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153707Z UID:10000222-1692954000-1692982800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar: Friday August 25\, 2023: 7.5 hours \n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $270 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-summer2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230903T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230506T121830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T121830Z UID:10000232-1690020000-1693744200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting July 22\, 2023\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $819 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nSara Laranjeiro\,  Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC: Sara began her career in healthcare as a Radiological Technologist working in various healthcare settings. She recently decided to apply her healthcare knowledge in new ways and has transitioned into a role with Nanosonics\, where she is a Clinical Applications Specialist. Nanosonics is the manufacture of devices used for High Level Disinfection of ultrasound probes and Sara’s role is to install the products and train users. She is also involved in educating others on the need of high level disinfection in healthcare and is passionate about ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. \nSheetal Ruparelia MRT(R)\, BSc.(Hon.): Sheetal finished her BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging from the London South Bank University in June 2006. She has a keen interest in breast imaging and therefore obtained a post graduate certificate in mammography in May 2009\, from Kingston University. She has practiced in various government and private hospitals/clinics\, both in London\, England and Toronto\, Ontario. She has held roles to assist with maintaining quality assurance\, training and development of staff (new employees and less experienced staff). She currently works at Princess Margaret hospital. She takes great pride in educating people\, enhancing her knowledge through self-learning and working effectively in teams and on various projects. This makes her a pleasant and valuable team member. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230930T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230606T134239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T233316Z UID:10000243-1685620800-1696116600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Fall 2023 DESCRIPTION:VCA Special Offer\n\nPay $120 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Fall 2023\nOffer available until Sep. 15\, 2023 \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below\n(Download a pdf version of the Flyer) \n  \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-fall-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20221118T121346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T172854Z UID:10000224-1683277200-1683306000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \nLive Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar: Friday May 5\, 2023: 7.5 hours \n\n\n9:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $270 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nProfessional Practice.\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety in MRI Practice\nOperation of Equipment\nProcedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-may5-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20230320T191953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T105848Z UID:10000231-1681549200-1683378000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Therapy- Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar: Saturday April 15 and May 6\, 2023: 6.5 hours \n\n\n\nApril 15\, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.(EST)May 6\, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.(EST) \n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $270 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiation Therapy; \nWebinar Objectives \n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nHealth and Safety module\nPatient Management and Disease Site Overview\nProfessional Practice in Canada\nPreparing to the write the CAMRT Certification Exam: tips and Q and A\n\nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience \n \n\n \n Objectives \n \n\n \n Speakers \n \n\n \n Schedule \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of Radiation Therapy\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\nIntroduction to CAMRT competency profile\nHealth and Safety module\nPatient Management and Disease Site Overview\nProfessional Practice in Canada\nPreparing to the write the CAMRT Certification Exam: tips and Q and A\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT(R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education \n\n\n \nKRISTA DAWDY MRT(T)\, BSc. (Hons)\, MSc. \n\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\n\nWorking as the Clinical Educator for radiation therapy at the Odette Cancer Centre\, Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto Canada I engage in both staff and student education. As a practice based researcher with an appointment as instructor in the Division of Radiation Oncology\, University of Toronto\, I continue to be involved in strategic initiatives in education and research with my most recent participation as co-director of an accredited leadership workshop in cancer education through the University of Toronto\, Continuing Professional Development. I am very passionate about learning and continuing professional development\, with publications in both patient and staff education and was most recently awarded the Excellence in Clinical Education from the University of Toronto. I have worked as a frontline radiation therapist for over 20 years and within clinical education for over 10 years and continue to be engaged in both local\, national and international education. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/rtherapy-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-april-may-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230318T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20221227T132324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T135951Z UID:10000230-1679142600-1683981000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Spring 2023 DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting March 18\, 2023\n(webinars are not recorded)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nSara Laranjeiro\,  Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC: Sara began her career in healthcare as a Radiological Technologist working in various healthcare settings. She recently decided to apply her healthcare knowledge in new ways and has transitioned into a role with Nanosonics\, where she is a Clinical Applications Specialist. Nanosonics is the manufacture of devices used for High Level Disinfection of ultrasound probes and Sara’s role is to install the products and train users. She is also involved in educating others on the need of high level disinfection in healthcare and is passionate about ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. \n. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-march2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20221220T233154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T223215Z UID:10000229-1671537600-1679745600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Winter 2023 DESCRIPTION:VCA Special Offer\n\nPay $50 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Winter 2023 \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-winter-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230108T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20220912T222357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T221842Z UID:10000221-1668859200-1673181000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting Nov 19\, 2022\n(webinars are not recorded)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca\nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \nSara Laranjeiro\,  Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC: Sara began her career in healthcare as a Radiological Technologist working in various healthcare settings. She recently decided to apply her healthcare knowledge in new ways and has transitioned into a role with Nanosonics\, where she is a Clinical Applications Specialist. Nanosonics is the manufacture of devices used for High Level Disinfection of ultrasound probes and Sara’s role is to install the products and train users. She is also involved in educating others on the need of high level disinfection in healthcare and is passionate about ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. \n. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-winter2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221029T122500 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20220701T152358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T210341Z UID:10000213-1667034000-1667046300@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday Oct. 29\, 2022\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct. 28\, 2022\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live webinar is; \nWebinar Objectives\n1- Positioning tips in Mammography\n2- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)\n3- Breast Cancer – Case-Based Review of Major Concepts \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists\, Mammographers\, Sonographers \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \nPositioning Tips in Mammography \n\nLearn about Routine and specialized/additional mammographic views\nUnderstand the challenges in imaging patient with mobility issues\nDevelop techniques in Imaging of Augmented breast.\n\n\nDigital Breast Tomosynthesis – From Screening to Image-guided procedure \n\nExplain the elements of high risk breast screening – who\, what\, how\, when\, why\nExplore the role of genetics in breast cancer\nReview Case-based examples with learning points\n\nHigh risk Breast Cancer Screening – Genetics and Beyond \n\nExplain the physics of DBT\nDiscuss the role of DBT in screening mammogram\nExplore the role of DBT in diagnostic mammogram – mass\, architectural distortion\, asymmetry and microcalcifications.\nExplain the DBT-guided procedures\nDiscuss the dual energy contrast enhanced DBT\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nPrasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently\, he has completed his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nGrace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR)(DMS)\, CBID: Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography.  Grace is a registered technologist with CMRITO for Radiography\, MRI and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, breast ultrasound examinations and assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis.  She has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for ten years.  Grace holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology from University of Toronto\, a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute and a Certificate in Breast Imaging – Diagnostic from CAMRT. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-live-webinar-oct29-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20220528T125534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161003Z UID:10000217-1660838400-1660939200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday august 18\, 2022: 3.5 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nWebinar 2: Friday August 19\, 2022: 4 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives 1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile 2-Professional Practice. 3-Patient Management 4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice 5-Operation of Equipment 6-Procedure Management Download Schedule Scroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n \n \n \n Audience\n \n \n Objectives\n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-summer2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220909T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140051 CREATED:20220528T124658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T162715Z UID:10000219-1659175200-1662726600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting July 30\, 2022\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR