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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T130500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T135000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20240619T215210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211333Z UID:10000262-1729332000-1729345800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Pathology for Medical Imaging Technologists DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct  19\, 2024\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 19\, 2024\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on Pathology for Medical Imaging Technologists ; the webinar will cover: \n\nBones and Joints: Fractures and Pathology\nHarnessing MRI for pancreatic cystic lesions: diagnosis and follow up\nBrain Pathologies\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 4.25 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 (Radiography) \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nBones and Joints: Fractures and Pathology\nHarnessing MRI for pancreatic cystic lesions: diagnosis and follow up\nBrain Pathologies\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr.Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC\nMarvalyn Kelly-Whyte\, BSc\, CD(R)\, MRT(R)(CT)(IR)\nJason K. Lee\, MSRS\, R.R.A.\, R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT)\, RPA (CBRPA)\n\nShort 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. \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. \nJason K. Lee\, MSRS\, R.R.A.\, R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT)\, RPA (CBRPA) is a registered radiologist assistant practicing in the pediatric division for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore\, Maryland. He performs fluoroscopic procedures as well as contributes to the fluoroscopy training of radiology residents\, radiology fellows\, radiologist assistants\, and med-students. He enjoys giving lectures at the hospital\, local\, national\, and international level\, as well as publishing various radiology articles\, including case studies. He’s currently working on his Doctorate in Health Sciences with anticipated completion in May of 2025. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/pathology-for-medical-imaging-technologists-oct-19-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241005T122000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20240614T235902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T203802Z UID:10000259-1728122400-1728130800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Person-Centered Care in Medical Radiation Sciences-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOctober 5\, 2024\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. (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: \n\nImportance of language and communication for person-centered care\nTackling Implicit Bias and Weight Stigma – Strategies for Medical Radiation Sciences\nNeuro-inclusive Radiography: Adapting Care for Autistic People in Medical Imaging\n\n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2.5 hour CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.\nAttendance 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 Health Professionals\n \n\n \n \nImportance of language and communication for person-centered care\nTackling Implicit Bias and Weight Stigma – Strategies for Medical Radiation Sciences\nNeuro-inclusive Radiography: Adapting Care for Autistic People in Medical Imaging\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christina Malamateniou\, PhD SFHEA MA(Cln. Education) MAcad MedEd DIC BSc (Hons) – Christina is the Director of the postgraduate programme of radiography at City\, University of London and a Visiting Professor of Radiography at HESAV University in Switzerland (2022-2023). She is a widely published researcher in medical imaging 9h-index 19\, 63 publications\, 6 standards\, 6 scientific reports)\, with more than £3.25 million in research grants in her name as PI and Co-I and an enthusiastic educator. Her area of research revolves around AI adoption and education in radiography\, person centred care and supporting the workforce in its recovery after the Covid19 pandemic. Christina is also the chair of the AI advisory group of the SCoR and the new Chair of research for the EFRS from April 2023-2025. She works as NIHR imaging science working group member and is an elected member of the EuSomII Board. She is an associate editor with JMIRS and a regular reviewer for Radiography. Christina believes in leading from the heart and in the power (and fun) of collaborative work. \nBen Potts\, BSc\, PhD (Candidate) –Ben is a diagnostic radiographer at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust\, working in X-ray\, fluoroscopy\, endoscopy\, and the diverse operating theatres of a major trauma centre. Ben is also the Social Media Coordinator for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS)\, managing online communications and promoting research. Additionally\, he is a visiting lecturer at City\, University of London\, teaching on the Patient Centred Care Application in Medical Imaging course. Passionate about neurodiversity\, Ben has published articles\, guested on podcasts\, given talks to healthcare organisations and presented his research at national and international conferences\, such as the European Radiology Congress and the UK Imaging & Oncology Congress. Being autistic\, and ADHD himself\, he has the rare insight of appreciating both the perspective of an autistic or ADHD patient and the professionals providing their care. He is set to start a PhD at City\, University of London at the end of 2024\, exploring the accessibility of healthcare services for the Autistic/ADHD population. \nMegan Brydon MSc BHSc MRT(NM) FCAMRT: is a Medical Radiation Technologist residing in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. As well as being known for her relentless quest to break boundaries in research\, advocate for unseen and ignored patient populations and her complete refusal to carry her own bags\, she is best known for being a passionate MRT. Megan has led research teams examining empathy within the profession. She is a pioneer in investigating weight bias and its impact on patient care and medical radiation sciences. She currently advises on health policy for the Department of Health and Wellness for the province of Nova Scotia. To learn more about Megan\, check her out on LinkedIn. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/centered-care-in-medical-radiation-sciences-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240914T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240504T132500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20240115T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T163345Z UID:10000253-1714813200-1714829100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Pediatric Radiography and Fluoroscopy - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2024\n\n\n9:00 am -1:25 pm EST (Eastern Time)\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 Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on: \n\nFactors to consider in Pediatric Radiography\nNon-Accidental Trauma in Pediatric\nImaging techniques of Chest and Long Bones\nGastric and Urinary Pathology in Fluoroscopy\nRadiation Safety in Pediatrics\n\n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4.75 hour 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 (Radiography)\n \n\n \n \nFactors to consider in Pediatric Radiography\nNon-Accidental Trauma in Pediatric\nImaging techniques of Chest and Long Bones\nGastric and Urinary Pathology in Fluoroscopy\nRadiation Safety in Pediatrics\n\n\n \n\n \n Short Biography \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. \nJenny Oliver\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hons): Jennifer 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\, and she is now a member in good standing with CMRTO. \nJason K. Lee\, MSRS\, R.R.A.\, R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT)\, RPA (CBRPA) is a registered radiologist assistant practicing in the pediatric division for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore\, Maryland. He performs fluoroscopic procedures as well as contributes to the fluoroscopy training of radiology residents\, radiology fellows\, radiologist assistants\, and med-students. He enjoys giving lectures at the hospital\, local\, national\, and international level\, as well as publishing various radiology articles\, including case studies. He’s currently working on his Doctorate in Health Sciences with anticipated completion in May of 2025.. \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-pediatric-radiography-and-fluoroscopy-spring2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T102500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20231221T212237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T173103Z UID:10000250-1714208400-1714213500@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dual Energy Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nApr. 27th\, 2024\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nYou will receive an email with the Zoom enrollment details one week before the event.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Single-Exposure Dual-Energy Radiography\n• Understand what Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray is\, the limitations of older Dual-Exposure DES techniques\, and how a Single Exposure Dual-Energy detector can overcome these limitations.\n• Understand the clinical benefits of Single Exposure Dual-Energy for early detection of small nodules and identification of pneumonia\, pneumothorax and coronary calcifications.\n• Learn more about current hospital implementations of Single Exposure Dual-Energy X-ray.\n• Understand the operational and economic benefits that come from using the Single Exposure Dual-Energy subtraction technique. \n2- When The Radiologist Is Not Available: Improving Confidence in Non-Radiological Environments using Dual-Energy Subtraction \n• Understand what Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray is\, the limitations of older Dual-Exposure DES techniques\, and how a Single Exposure Dual-Energy detector can overcome these limitations.\n• Understand the clinical benefits of Single Exposure Dual-Energy for early detection of small nodules and identification of pneumonia\, pneumothorax and coronary calcifications.\n• Learn more about current implementations of Single Exposure Dual-Energy X-ray.\n• Understand how Single-Exposure Dual-Energy subtraction increases confidence in non-radiological environments\, without adding extra reading time. \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \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 Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nSingle-Exposure Dual-Energy Radiograph.\n When The Radiologist Is Not Available: Improving Confidence in Non-Radiological Environments using Dual-Energy Subtraction\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nBruce Apgar\, B.S. : Bruce Apgar is a digital imaging consultant for KA imaging. He has a B.S. in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. He serves as a digital imaging consultant for KA imaging. With over 30 years of experience in Radiographic imaging\, he is one of the company’s leading experts on image quality and dose reduction issues. He has contributed to a number of publications\, clinical studies and FDA 510 K submissions\, dealing with digital radiography\, image processing and dose management. Previously he was Chairman of the CR/DR group of the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) and has participated with a number of AAPM task groups. He has a B.S. degree in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.\nBruce Apgar’s credentials. \nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R): Jay is designated MRT with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)\, having worked at hospitals and private imaging facilities for the past years. Jay has a strong background in general radiography\, gastric fluoroscopy\, orthopaedic intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy\, CT\, and portable trauma radiography in ER settings. He is also experienced in infection control. Before joining KA Imaging as an Applications Specialist\, he worked on the frontlines\, providing X-ray exams and CT scans to patients suffering from COVID-19. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/dual-energy-radiography-live-webinar-spring2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T114500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20240108T212701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T193525Z UID:10000252-1713603600-1713613500@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nApril 20\, 2024\n\n\n9:00 am -11:45 am EST (Eastern Time)\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 Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on: \n\nRadiation Protection of the Staff and Patients and Dose Calculations\n\nExplore the patient dose reduction methods in Radiography\nDiscuss the steps for staff dose reduction\nExplain dose units and calculations in diagnostic radiography\n\n\n Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy\n\nUnderstand the background of fluoroscopy and recognize its risks and benefits.\nDistinguish between Deterministic and Stochastic effects.\nDescribe key principles that help curb radiation exposure.\nIdentify tips that can help optimize radiation exposure to patients and personnel.\n\n\n\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 hour 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 (Radiography)\n \n\n \n \nRadiation Protection of the Staff and Patients and Dose Calculations\n\nExplore the patient dose reduction methods in Radiography\nDiscuss the steps for staff dose reduction\nExplain dose units and calculations in diagnostic radiography\n\n\n Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy\n\nUnderstand the background of fluoroscopy and recognize its risks and benefits.\nDistinguish between Deterministic and Stochastic effects.\nDescribe key principles that help curb radiation exposure.\nIdentify tips that can help optimize radiation exposure to patients and personnel.\n\n\n\n \n\n \n Short Biography \nNejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography. Professor Mekis is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, the University of Ljubljana\, where he heads the research and radiology lab at the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy department. He lectures in different fields of the profession\, including emergency radiography\, general radiography\, radiologic technology\, dose optimization\, radiation protection\, DEXA\, and research in radiography.\nHe is the author of more than 100 articles and conference papers and co-author of two books on radiologic technology and radiographic positioning. His main research fields are general radiography\, optimization in radiography\, image quality\, digital radiography\, dosimetry\, and dose reference levels. He is the first and currently the only associate professor of radiography in Slovenia. Professor Mekis has been elected as the president of the Slovenian Association of Radiographers and executive board member of EFRS. \nJason K. Lee\, MSRS\, R.R.A.\, R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT)\, RPA (CBRPA) is a registered radiologist assistant practicing in the pediatric division for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore\, Maryland. He performs fluoroscopic procedures as well as contributes to the fluoroscopy training of radiology residents\, radiology fellows\, radiologist assistants\, and med-students. He enjoys giving lectures at the hospital\, local\, national\, and international level\, as well as publishing various radiology articles\, including case studies. He’s currently working on his Doctorate in Health Sciences with anticipated completion in May of 2025.. \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-in-digital-radiography-and-fluoroscopy-live-webinar-april20-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240316T101000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20240108T205633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T174838Z UID:10000251-1710579600-1710583800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health - Science-based Mindfulness for Health and Achievement - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMarch 16th\, 2024\n\n\n9:00 am -10:10 am EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Mar 16\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event\, you will receive an email with the Zoom enrollment 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 Mental Health – Science-based Mindfulness for Health and Achievement – Live Webinar; the webinar objectives are: \n\nTo demonstrate applications of mindfulness investigations to everyday life goals.\nTo demonstrate the applicability of mindfulness investigations to long-term health.\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 1 hour 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 \n All professions including Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nA Demonstration of applications of mindfulness investigations to everyday life goals.\nA demonstration of the applicability of mindfulness investigations to long term health.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Paul Ritvo\, PhD\, Clinical Psychology\n\nShort Biography \nProfessor Paul Ritvo\, PhD\, CPsych: Paul Ritvo is a Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science and Psychology at York University in Toronto\, Ontario. He is a prolific researcher and writer in mental health\, mindfulness meditation\, exercise effects and online intervention. He is an author of over 160 journal articles and three books. Currently his research funding originates from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research\, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council\, and the Canadian Pain Society. Amongst other topics\, he is currently researching mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of chronic pain and cellular stress in relation to lab-based stressors.. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mental-health-science-based-mindfulness-for-health-and-achievement-live-webinar-march16-2024/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240413T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20240210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T133500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20231206T225730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T154124Z UID:10000248-1707566400-1707572100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:AI in Medical Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nFeb 10\, 2024\n\n\n12:00 pm -1:35 pm EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Feb 10\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive an email with the Zoom enrollment details one week before the event.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nAt the end of this Live Webinar is on AI in Medical Imaging you will be able to \n\nState the motivation for the introduction of AI in Medical Imaging\nDescribe briefly what is meant by the term AI\nList subsets of AI and define each of them\nDescribe how AI works\nList the key technical components of AI\nState the goals of AI\nDescribe briefly seven specific applications of AI in medical imaging\nOutline the use of AI in CT image reconstruction\nProvide a general overview of the Ethics of AI in Medical Imaging\nState the importance of the human and data sets in the AI loop\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 1.75 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 \n Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n At the end of this live webinar you will be able to: \n\nState the motivation for the introduction of AI in Medical Imaging\nDescribe briefly what is meant by the term AI\nList subsets of AI and define each of them\nDescribe how AI works\nList the key technical components of AI\nState the goals of AI\nDescribe briefly seven specific applications of AI in medical imaging\nOutline the use of AI in CT image reconstruction\nProvide a general overview of the Ethics of AI in Medical Imaging\nState the importance of the human and data sets in the AI loop\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT: Dr. Seeram 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ai-in-medical-imaging-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20240127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T130500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20231206T224838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T134817Z UID:10000247-1706356800-1706360700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:The Nobel Prize for CT and MRI Pioneers- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nJan 27\, 2024\n\n\n12:00 pm -1:05 pm EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Jan 27\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nUse this Zoom enrollment link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18MeK1GwSL2EslOyZg5U8Q\n\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nAt the end of this Live Webinar is on The Nobel Prize for CT and MRI Pioneers you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of the Nobel Prize Award\nIdentify the work of William Conrad Roentgen that earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901\nIdentify the timeline for the introduction of CT and MRI into clinical Medicine\nDescribe briefly the physical principles of CT related to the pioneers earning the Nobel Prize\nOutline the contributions of Godfrey N Hounsfield “for the development of computer assisted tomography”\nOutline the contributions of Allan M Cormack “for the development of computer assisted tomography”\nDescribe briefly the physical principles of NMR and MRI leading to the Nobel Prize Award\nIdentify the contributions of NMR pioneers\nIdentify the contributions of MRI pioneers\nState other uses of NMR\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 1.25 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 \n Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n At the end of this live webinar you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of the Nobel Prize Award\nIdentify the work of William Conrad Roentgen that earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901\nIdentify the timeline for the introduction of CT and MRI into clinical Medicine\nDescribe briefly the physical principles of CT related to the pioneers earning the Nobel Prize\nOutline the contributions of Godfrey N Hounsfield “for the development of computer assisted tomography”\nOutline the contributions of Allan M Cormack “for the development of computer assisted tomography”\nDescribe briefly the physical principles of NMR and MRI leading to the Nobel Prize Award\nIdentify the contributions of NMR pioneers\nIdentify the contributions of MRI pioneers\nState other uses of NMR\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT: Dr. Seeram 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/the-noble-prize-for-ct-and-mri-pioneers-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T111000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230523T150059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T190102Z UID:10000240-1701511200-1701515400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:AI Implementation in Medical Imaging - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nDec 2nd\, 2023\n\n\n10:00 am -11:10 am EST (Eastern Time)\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 on AI Implementation in Medical Imaging – Live Webinar ; the objectives of the webinar are: \n\nTo highlight the key steps to facilitate Ai implementation in radiography.\nTo learn about the importance of AI governance and training in medical imaging\nTo outline current initiatives in this field to support AI adoption and implementation\nTo discuss future work on AI governance for the medical imaging workforce\n\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 1 hour 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 \n Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nTo highlight the key steps to facilitate Ai implementation in radiography.\nTo learn about the importance of AI governance and training in medical imaging\nTo outline current initiatives in this field to support AI adoption and implementation\nTo discuss future work on AI governance for the medical imaging workforce\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christina Malamateniou\, PhD\, SFHEA\, MA (Cln.Edu.)\, Macad\, MedEd\, DIC\, BSc (Hons)\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christina Malamateniou\, PhD\, SFHEA\, MA (Cln.Edu.)\, Macad\, MedEd\, DIC\, BSc (Hons): Christina is the Director of the postgraduate programme of radiography at City\, University of London and a Visiting Professor of Radiography at HESAV University in Switzerland (2022-2023). She is a widely published researcher in medical imaging 9h-index 19\, 63 publications\, 6 standards\, 6 scientific reports)\, with more than £3.25 million in research grants in her name as PI and Co-I and an enthusiastic educator. Her area of research revolves around AI adoption and education in radiography\, person centred care and supporting the workforce in its recovery after the Covid19 pandemic. Christina is also the chair of the AI advisory group of the SCoR and the new Chair of research for the EFRS from April 2023-2025. She works as NIHR imaging science working group member and is an elected member of the EuSomII Board. She is an associate editor with JMIRS and a regular reviewer for Radiography. Christina believes in leading from the heart and in the power (and fun) of collaborative work. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ai-implementation-in-medical-imaging-live-webinar-dec-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230505T182025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T202758Z UID:10000235-1700308800-1700319600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:CT Recent Technical Advances and Protocols- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov 18\, 2023\n\n\n12:00 pm -3:00 pm EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov 18\, 2023\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 on CT Technical Advances and Protocols – Live Webinar ; the webinar will cover: \n\nEvaluate and standardize pediatric imaging protocol considering age\, weight and area of interest.\nTechniques in creating a child-friendly environment in the CT room and making an accurate judgment to achieve scans without repeats\nCollaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize Pediatric CT imaging orders with justifications while considering ALARA principles.\nLearn and incorporate new technology to reduce radiation dose and obtain quality scans.\nReview the basic principles of Computed Tomography\nUnderstand the role of CT imaging for interventional procedures\nIdentify chest CT protocols used in the evaluation of COVID\nEvaluate common protocols to assess pathology in the head\, neck\, extremities\, abdomen and pelvis\nReview imaging characteristics of gold standard CT scans for various protocols\nRecognize specialty protocols seen in cardiac\, colonography\, perfusion and cystogram imaging\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 3.25 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\nEvaluate and standardize pediatric imaging protocol considering age\, weight and area of interest.\nTechniques in creating a child-friendly environment in the CT room and making an accurate judgment to achieve scans without repeats\nCollaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize Pediatric CT imaging orders with justifications while considering ALARA principles.\nLearn and incorporate new technology to reduce radiation dose and obtain quality scans.\nReview the basic principles of Computed Tomography\nUnderstand the role of CT imaging for interventional procedures\nIdentify chest CT protocols used in the evaluation of COVID\nEvaluate common protocols to assess pathology in the head\, neck\, extremities\, abdomen and pelvis\nReview imaging characteristics of gold standard CT scans for various protocols\nRecognize specialty protocols seen in cardiac\, colonography\, perfusion and cystogram imaging\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\nMeghan Oetelaar\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, CTIC\nKhadanand Nuire\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, ADT\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT: Dr. Seeram 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. \nMeghan Oetelaar\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, CTIC: Meghan Van den Oetelaar graduated with honours from her Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology through Fanshawe College. During her training at University Hospital in London\, she realized her passion for teaching while mentoring new students in the hospital. This spiked her commitment to enhance her knowledge through continuing education and share information with others throughout her career. She currently works at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre\, specializing in Computed Tomography while also working in General Radiography\, Fluoroscopy and the Operating Room. She provides lessons in Computed Tomography for the students in order to better prepare them for their clinical experience and enrich their knowledge. Meghan strongly believes in the importance of continuous professional development and has paired with VCA education to be able to assist in this with other Medical Radiation Technologist’s. \nKhadanand Niure\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, ADT: Khadanand a CTIC-certified and CMRITO registered Medical Radiation Technologist with 15 years of work experience in Diagnostic Imaging\, especially in the CT imaging modality. He worked in this field for five years in Nepal and ten years in Canada. He is currently working as CT Technologist at Credit Valley Hospital\, where he also guide MRT students from universities. He was also involved with the Nepal Radiological Society as a Secretary on the executive committee of 2010. He was working with Nepalese professionals for possible changes in upgrading the skills and knowledge of MRTs. In addition\, he delivered presentations at Health Force Ontario for international MRTs guiding them to prepare for the CAMRT exam. Moreover\, he was in a research program from BioClinica about good radiographic practice for Acquiring Images for Osteoarthritis in Pfizer Clinical trials. Khadanand is passionate about sharing my skills and is interested in participating in academic activities. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ct-recent-technical-advances-and-protocols-live-webinar-nov18-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T111000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230518T185914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T231326Z UID:10000239-1700298000-1700305800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI Safety and Artifacts - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov  18th\, 2023\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on MRI Safety and Artifacts; the webinar will cover:\n1. MRI Safety Overview\n \n\nDiscuss the 3 forms of electromagnetism and safety concerns\nIntroduce passive implant clearance\nExplain active implant clearance\n\n2. MRI Artifacts and Remedies \n\nDefine artifacts in MR Imaging\nExplore the different types of artifacts with clinical examples.\nDiscuss the remedies and image optimization.\nLearn about the prevention of occurrence of MRI artifacts\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 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 (Radiography)\, Radiation Therapists\, MRI Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n1. MRI Safety Overview\n \n\nDiscuss the 3 forms of electromagnetism and safety concerns\nIntroduce passive implant clearance\nExplain active implant clearance\n\n2. MRI Artifacts and Remedies \n\nDefine artifacts in MR Imaging\nExplore the different types of artifacts with clinical examples.\nDiscuss the remedies and image optimization.\nLearn about the prevention of occurrence of MRI artifacts\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Simeonov\, MSc.\, MRT(MR)(R) MRSO (MRSCTM)\nNancy Talbot\, MAppSc\,  MRT (MR) (R)  MRSO (MRSCTM)\n\nShort Biographies \nAnna Simeonov\, MSc.\, MRT(MR)(R) MRSO (MRSCTM): MRI Lead Technologist and MRI Safety Officer at Princess Margaret Cancer Center\, Department of Radiation Oncology\, Lecturer\, Radiation Medicine Program University of Toronto. Anna has over 25 years of experience in radiography\, clinical and research MRI. For the last 20 years specializing in MRI applications for image-guided radiation therapy planning\, cancer treatment response and adaptation. \nNancy Talbot\, MAppSc\,  MRT (MR) (R)  MRSO (MRSCTM): is currently the Manager of MRI for the University Health Network\, and the Charge Technologist/Supervisor of MRI at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center site in Toronto.  She had held a leadership position in MRI for the last 23 years.  She has specialized in oncology MR with a focus in Abdomen and Pelvic imaging over her 26 years as an MRI Technologist.   She has participated in education by presenting at a variety of conferences and was also a course developer and instructor in the MRI Technologist training program at the Michener Institute for 8 years. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Applied Science with an MRI focus in 2007.  She is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety\, and Canadian Association of Radiologists MRI Accreditation working group. She has been an ISMRT policy board member\, and sat on several CAMRT committees\, including the development of Best Practices. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-safety-and-artifacts-live-webinar-fall-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240106T124500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20231028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T121000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230505T182100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T184539Z UID:10000234-1698483600-1698495000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiography Positioning Errors and Radiologists' interpretations - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct  28th\, 2023\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 28\, 2023\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on Positioning Errors; the webinar will cover: \nGeneral Radiography Positioning Errors and their affect on the radiologist’s interpretations\n– Understand what is considered a gold standard for various images in general radiography\n– List the various purposes for reflective practice and continuous image quality improvement\n– Knowledge of what is required of both the technologist and the patient to obtain a diagnostic image\n– Understand common positioning errors for various views in general radiography\n– Describe different positioning methods to reduce the need for repeat radiographs or alternative imaging\n– Distinguish between anatomically aligned radiographs and poorly positioned radiographs\n– Recognize the way positioning errors may lead the radiologists to a more difficult interpretation \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 (Radiography) \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \nGeneral Radiography Positioning Errors and their affect on the radiologist’s interpretations \n– Understand what is considered a gold standard for various images in general radiography\n– List the various purposes for reflective practice and continuous image quality improvement\n– Knowledge of what is required of both the technologist and the patient to obtain a diagnostic image\n– Understand common positioning errors for various views in general radiography\n– Describe different positioning methods to reduce the need for repeat radiographs or alternative imaging\n– Distinguish between anatomically aligned radiographs and poorly positioned radiographs\n– Recognize the way positioning errors may lead the radiologists to a more difficult interpretation \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rob Mason\, Radiologist\, BA.Sc.\, P. Eng.\, M.D.\, F.R.C.P.\nMeghan Van den Oetelaar\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, CTIC\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Rob Mason\, Radiologist\, BA.Sc.\, P. Eng.\, M.D.\, F.R.C.P.: Robert holds a B.A.Sc. (Chemical Engineering) as well as an M.D.\, both from the University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada.  Following medical school\, he completed a residency in Radiology at the University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada in 1997\, and completed a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the University Health Network\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada in 1998.  Since then\, he has worked as a community Interventional Radiologist at the Royal Victoria Health Science Centre\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada.  Robert is skilled at all modalities of Radiology\, has held numerous administrative roles at his hospital\, and is an assessor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. \nMeghan Van den Oetelaar\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, CTIC : Meghan Van den Oetelaar graduated with honours from her Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology through Fanshawe College. During her training at University Hospital in London\, she realized her passion for teaching while mentoring new students in the hospital. This spiked her commitment to enhance her knowledge through continuing education and share information with others throughout her career. She currently works at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre\, specializing in Computed Tomography while also working in General Radiography\, Fluoroscopy and the Operating Room. She provides lessons in Computed Tomography for the students in order to better prepare them for their clinical experience and enrich their knowledge. Meghan strongly believes in the importance of continuous professional development and has paired with VCA education to be able to assist in this with other Medical Radiation Technologist’s. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiography-positioning-errors-and-radiologists-interpretations-live-webinar-oct28-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230505T182133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T182133Z UID:10000233-1697878800-1697891400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:BMD - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct  21\, 2023\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 21\, 2023\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 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 (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\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Nejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: 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 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. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada. \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-oct21-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230605T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T215451Z UID:10000242-1697284800-1697293800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOctober 14\, 2023\n\n\n12:00 pm -2:30 pm EST (Eastern Time)\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 Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on: \n\nRadiation Safety in Digital Radiography\nExplain the factors affecting radiation doses in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology\nExplore optimization Strategies in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology\nExplore the literature of LDIR\nUnderstand the biological effects of LDIR with a focus on non-targeted effects (NTEs)\n\n  \nDownload 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 \nRadiation Safety in Digital Radiography\nExplain the factors affecting radiation doses in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology\nExplore optimization Strategies in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology\nExplore the literature of LDIR\nUnderstand the biological effects of LDIR with a focus on non-targeted effects (NTEs)\n\n \n\n \n Short Biography \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. \nAnnum Dawood\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Annum completed her MSc. in Radiation Biology from McMaster University in 2021 where she defended a thesis on the topic “IMMUNE SYSTEM MODULATION BY LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION. The link to her thesis can be found here https://macsphere.mcmaster.ca/handle/11375/27073. Annum is a registered technologist practicing in Ontario since 2016 and currently working as an X-ray & CT technologist at Trillium Health Partners. In her free time\, Annum loves to spend time with her baby girl and do research on her favorite topics related to life or sciences. \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-in-digital-radiography-and-fluoroscopy-live-webinar-oct14-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20230605T173345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T142330Z UID:10000241-1696075200-1696086000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Person-Centered Care-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSetpember 30\, 2023\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m. (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: \n\nIntroduction to Person-Centered Care approach\nIndigenous Patient Care\nSexual and gender minority (SGM) affirming care in the medical radiation sciences\nUnderstanding the patient who is angry and how to respond effectively\n\n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.25 hour CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.\nAttendance 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 Health Professionals\n \n\n \n \nIntroduction to Person-Centered Care approach\nIndigenous Patient Care\nSexual and gender minority (SGM) affirming care in the medical radiation sciences\nUnderstanding the patient who is angry and how to respond effectively\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nCassaundra 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 Amanda Bolderston\, EdD\, RTT\, FCAMRT – Dr. Amanda Bolderston is a radiation therapist\, educator and researcher. She teaches at the University of Alberta in the radiation therapy undergraduate program. Prior to that she worked in Toronto\, the UK\, British Columbia and the Netherlands in clinical\, educational and leadership roles. She is past president of the Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and current Editor in Chief of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS). She is a co-founder of the CIHR funded website Queering Cancer for LGBTQ2S+ patients and their loved ones affected by cancer. Amanda has developed numerous courses\, publications and presentations on the topic of sexual and gender minority affirming care in the medical radiation sciences. \nKerry Maddix\, M.Ed\, MHM\,  MRT(T). Kerry Maddix is an experienced radiation therapist\, facilitator and educator. She holds a Masters in Adult Education as well as Healthcare Management. She has worked in Canada and internationally which provides her with a unique and enriched perspective on education and healthcare. Her primary areas of focus are improving the student learning experience. \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 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. She has pursued courses in bread baking and chocolate making and related it to the process of team building. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/person-centered-care-live-webinar-sep30-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20260423T121808 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:20230325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T163500 DTSTAMP:20260423T121808 CREATED:20221220T225216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T020916Z UID:10000228-1679745600-1679762100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiographic Image Evaluation: Technical and Clinical Considerations - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMarch 25th\, 2023\n\n\n12:00 pm -4:35 pm EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Mar 25\, 2023\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 on Radiographic Image Evaluation: Technical and Clinical Considerations – Live Webinar ; the webinar will cover: \n\nImage Evaluation: Technical Considerations\nQC and Repeat Image Analysis\nImage Evaluation: Clinical Considerations Upper and Lower Extremities\nImage Evaluation: Clinical Considerations Skull\, Spine\, Chest and Abdomen.\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 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\nImage Evaluation: Technical Considerations\nQC and Repeat Image Analysis\nImage Evaluation: Clinical Considerations Upper and Lower Extremities\nImage Evaluation: Clinical Considerations Skull\, Spine\, Chest and Abdomen.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJenny Oliver\, MRT(R)\, BSc.\nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.\n\nShort Biography \nJenny Oliver\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hons): Jennifer 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.\nWhile 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\, and she is now a member in good standing with CMRTO. \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 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. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiographic-image-evaluation-technical-and-clinical-considerations-march2023/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR