BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VCA Education - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VCA Education 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: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:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T085108 CREATED:20260206T195939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T195953Z UID:10000288-1783764000-1787402700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 13 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography-Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Series of 13 LIVE Webinars – Starting July 11 2026\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-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T141000 DTSTAMP:20260423T085108 CREATED:20251208T214202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T192210Z UID:10000285-1789819200-1789827000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:The Essential Elements of Imaging Informatics – Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSep  19\, 2026\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on The Essential Elements of Imaging Informatics. Upon completion of this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify and briefly explain the fundamental elements of Imaging Informatics.\nDescribe the essential system components of Healthcare Informatics\nDescribe the major system components of a Medical Image Management and Processing System (MIMPS)\nOutline the essential concepts of emerging technologies in Informatics\nIdentify three Imaging Informatics Organizations\nExplain the nature of the certification process in Imaging Informatics\n\nDownload the Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2.25 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide a 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 All Medical Imaging Professionals. \n \n\n \n Upon completion of this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify and briefly explain the fundamental elements of Imaging Informatics.\nDescribe the essential system components of Healthcare Informatics\nDescribe the major system components of a Medical Image Management and Processing System (MIMPS)\nOutline the essential concepts of emerging technologies in Informatics\nIdentify three Imaging Informatics Organizations\nExplain the nature of the certification process in Imaging Informatics\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD.\, FCAMRT\nProfessor Kori L. Stewart\, PhD\, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)\, CIIP\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD.\, 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. \nProfessor Kori L. Stewart\, PhD\, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)\, CIIP – Dr. Stewart is Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program and Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Quinnipiac University and has been a dedicated educator and technologist since 2009. She holds certifications in Radiography\, Computed Tomography\, and Imaging Informatics\, and has a BS in Diagnostic Imaging and MHS in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Quinnipiac\, as well as a PhD in Biomedical (Health) Informatics from Rutgers University. She is co-author of several textbooks\, including “Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care”\, “An Introduction to Imaging Informatics” and the upcoming 7th Edition of “Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science”. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented internationally\, nationally\, and regionally on Imaging Informatics and patient-centered care; has served on the Board of Directors of several professional organizations; and has an endless passion for advancing the profession. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/the-essential-elements-of-imaging-informatics-live-webinar-sep2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T141000 DTSTAMP:20260423T085108 CREATED:20260130T230658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T152603Z UID:10000287-1791028800-1791036600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Clinical Computed Tomography - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOctober 3\, 2026\n\n\n12:00 pm -2:10 pm EST (Eastern Time)\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 on Clinical CT ; the webinar will cover: \n\nReview gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy.\nDifferentiate between upper and lower GI bleeding by anatomical landmarks and clinical presentations.\nList laboratory tests and imaging techniques available to aid in the diagnosis of GI bleeding.\nDiscuss how computed tomography angiography (CTA) and computed tomography enterography (CTE) are used to image GI bleeds.\nDescribe dose reduction methods being utilized in CT protocols for GI bleed.\nExplain the concept and operational models of remote CT scanning.\nDescribe the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in remote scanning.\nEvaluate the benefits and opportunities associated with remote CT Scanning.\nIdentify key safety\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations in remote scanning.\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 2.5 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. \n  \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 \n Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nReview gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy.\nDifferentiate between upper and lower GI bleeding by anatomical landmarks and clinical presentations.\nList laboratory tests and imaging techniques available to aid in the diagnosis of GI bleeding.\nDiscuss how computed tomography angiography (CTA) and computed tomography enterography (CTE) are used to image GI bleeds.\nDescribe dose reduction methods being utilized in CT protocols for GI bleed.\nExplain the concept and operational models of remote CT scanning.\nDescribe the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in remote scanning.\nEvaluate the benefits and opportunities associated with remote CT Scanning.\nIdentify key safety\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations in remote scanning.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKendall C. Youngman\, MSRS\, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT); Assistant Professor\, MRI/CT Program Director\nTaylor Ward\, Ph.D.\, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT)\, Associate Professor\, CT Educational Director\, Weber State University\n\nShort Biographies \nKendall C. Youngman\, MSRS\, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT): Kendall Youngman is the MRI/CT Program Director and an Associate Professor in the Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences Program at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro\, AR. Before entering academia\, Kendall worked as a CT technologist for 14 years at a regional Arkansas hospital. Her service activities include Lambda Nu National Honor Society Executive Secretary\, American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) MRI and CT curriculum committee volunteer\, and Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologist (ArSRT) Chair. Kendall has most recently had the privilege to co-author a textbook titled Rad Tech’s Guide to Clinical Computed Tomography scheduled to be released in May 2026. \nTaylor Ward\, Ph.D.\, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT): Dr. Ward is an Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences at Weber State University. She is credentialed through the ARRT in Radiography\, Computed Tomography\, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In her current role\, she is the Educational Director for the Computed Tomography program and also teaches Master’s courses on Artificial Intelligence\, Leadership\, and Statistics. She is currently serving as a delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education Chapter and has previously served as the Computed Tomography Chapter chair. Dr. Ward has most recently had the privilege to co-author a textbook titled Rad Tech’s Guide to Clinical Computed Tomography scheduled for release in May 2026. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/clinical-computed-tomography-live-webinar-fall2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T122500 DTSTAMP:20260423T085108 CREATED:20260415T211408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T211408Z UID:10000289-1792227600-1792239900@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:BMD - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct  17\, 2026\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 17\, 2026\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on BMD; the webinar will cover:\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n– Understand Bone morphology and physiology\n– Explore the causes of Osteoporosis and prevention approaches\n– Understand the treatment methods of Osteoporosis\n– Understand the physical principles of DXA/DEXA imaging \n2. DEXA Quality Control (QC)\, Accuracy & Precision\n– Understand QC and technologist role within the facility.\n– Recognize the importance of accuracy & precision when performing DXA scans \n3. Patient positioning during DEXA and DEXA measurements\n– Preparation of the patient for DEXA imaging\n– Correct patient positioning\n– Variabilities of scan length\n– Alternative patient positioning\n– DEXA measurements (image analysis) \nDownload the Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThe accreditation process from Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists ; is underway. We provide certificate of attendance. Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \n\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 (Radiography) \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n\n– Understand Bone morphology and physiology\n– Explore the causes of Osteoporosis and prevention approaches\n– Understand the treatment methods of Osteoporosis\n– Understand the physical principles of DXA/DEXA imaging\n \n\n2. DEXA Quality Control (QC)\, Accuracy & Precision\n\n– Understand QC and technologist role within the facility.\n– Recognize the importance of accuracy & precision when performing DXA scans \n\n3. Patient positioning during DEXA and DEXA measurements\n\n– Preparation of the patient for DEXA imaging\n– Correct patient positioning\n– Variabilities of scan length\n– Alternative patient positioning\n– DEXA measurements (image analysis) \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\nDr. Nejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography\n\nShort 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. \nDr. Nejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography: currently working at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, the University of Ljubljana\, where he is head of research and head of radiology lab at the Medical imaging and radiotherapy department. His field of lectures at 1st\, 2nd and 3rd cycle degree cover emergency radiography\, general radiography\, radiologic technology\, dose optimization\, radiation protection\, DEXA\, research in radiography. He is an author of more than 50 articles and conference papers and co-author of two books relating to radiologic technology and radiographic positioning. His main research fields are general radiography\, optimization in radiography\, image quality\, digital radiography\, dosimetry\, dose reference levels. He is the first and currently an only assistant professor of radiography in Slovenia. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/bmd-live-webinar-oct-17-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR