BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VCA Education - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VCA Education X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcaeducation.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VCA Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T121500 DTSTAMP:20210617T123749Z CREATED:20210217T124329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T123749Z UID:10000177-1624093200-1624104900@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Trauma Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nJune 19th\, 2021\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: June 19\, 2021\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19 \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 this Webinar \nThe focus of this Webinar is on Trauma Radiography; it will cover:\n1- Trauma and the Technologist – Current and Overarching Concepts\n– Blunt vs. Penetrating\n– Pre-Radiology Management Concepts\n– Modalities and Organ Systems – the Role of Technologists in the Trauma Team\n– Trauma in “At-Risk” Populations – Pediatrics and Geriatrics\n2- Trauma Radiography from MRT/Radiographer Perspective\n– Factors to consider in Trauma Radiography\n– Types of Trauma involving the head\, Spine\, Chest\, abdomen and skeleton\n– Radiographic Techniques\n– Trauma Radiography in Covid-19 pandemic\n3- Reconnecting to wellbeing\n– Improve personal wellbeing\n– Incorporate self-care techniques in your daily lives\n– Understand why gaining control of your emotions is important \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 Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as 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 \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\n1- Trauma and the Technologist – Current and Overarching Concepts\n2- Trauma Radiography from MRT/Radiographer Perspective\n3- Reconnecting to wellbeing\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nDr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc (Human Biology)\, HBSc (Medical Radiation Sciences)\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC (Candidate) \nMr. Abilas Chandiramohan\, MRSc\, MRT(R)(CT) \nMs. Genoveva Vazquez\, CPA\, CGA \nShort Biography \nDr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc (Human Biology)\, HBSc (Medical Radiation Sciences)\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC (Candidate)\, 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 is completing 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. \nMr. Abilas Chandiramohan\, MRSc\, MRT(R)(CT)\, Abilas is a current MRT practicing both X-Ray and CT. Between working at William Osler Health System – Brampton Civic & Trillium Health Partners – Mississauga Hospital\, he has extensive knowledge on trauma radiography and CT. As a practicing technologist working at one of the busiest hospitals in the GTA\, as well as the regional stroke centre for West GTA\, there are many fundamentals of image acquisition he applies to maximize patient safety while never compromising image quality. Abilas has a degree in BMRSc and is a graduate from the Medical Radiation Sciences program offered at McMaster & Mohawk College. \nMs. Genoveva Vazquez\, CPA\, CGA\, Genoveva Vazquez founder of Intuitive Living Path is a former accountant transformed into a Self-Love and Wealth Coach. Genoveva is very passionate about helping people fall in love with themselves and with their lives all over again. Since she went through that moment of “wanting to throw in the towel” she has lived her life knowing that there’s more to life that what is showing up for many of us. She believes that we do love ourselves\, we do have power\, we do create our lives\, we just need to start it all from the inside out. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/live-webinar-trauma-radiography-june-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T163000 DTSTAMP:20210317T133549Z CREATED:20210212T161839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T133549Z UID:10000179-1622296800-1622305800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Quality Improvement In Healthcare-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay 29th\, 2021\n\n\n 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: May 26\, 2021\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Quality Improvement In Healthcare; the webinar will cover:\n1. Defining Quality\n2. Explore the history of Quality Improvement.\n3. Understand the current initiatives in Healthcare\n4. Explain the difference between quality improvement and quality assurance.\n5. Discuss the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).\n6. Outline the role of knowledge translation in quality improvement.\n7. Discuss the impact of patient engagement on quality improvement initiatives.\n8. Clarify the relationship between conflict resolution\, medical errors and quality improvement. \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as 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 \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)\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists\, Radiation Therapy Technologists\,  MRI Technologists\, Sonographers\, Managers of DI\, other health professionals \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n1. Defining Quality\n2. Explore the history of Quality Improvement.\n3. Understand the current initiatives in Healthcare\n4. Explain the difference between quality improvement and quality assurance.\n5. Discuss the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).\n6. Outline the role of knowledge translation in quality improvement.\n7. Discuss the impact of patient engagement on quality improvement initiatives.\n8. Clarify the relationship between conflict resolution\, medical errors and quality improvement\n\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. Kerry Maddix\, M.Ed\, MHM\, MRT(T)\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, MRT(R)\, CEO: 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. Kerry 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/quality-improvement-in-healthcare-may-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T123000 DTSTAMP:20210317T134027Z CREATED:20210212T161823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T134027Z UID:10000170-1622278800-1622291400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:BMD - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay 29th\, 2021\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: May 26\, 2021\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \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. BMD 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 Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as 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 \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)\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists \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. BMD 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-may-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T140000 DTSTAMP:20210402T160440Z CREATED:20201214T224455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T160440Z UID:10000181-1616752800-1621000800@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 March 26\, 2021\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration: 4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n  \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 Valentina 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 Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nDr 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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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. \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-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-spring2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210324T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210325T230000 DTSTAMP:20210223T152757Z CREATED:20200827T142216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T152757Z UID:10000165-1616614200-1616713200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Wednesday March 24th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n8:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\nWebinar 2: Thursday March 25th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n6-Procedure Management \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\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (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. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada.\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 URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-mri-march-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210312T130000 DTSTAMP:20210311T230817Z CREATED:20201119T173148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T230817Z UID:10000178-1615546800-1615554000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dose Optimization in CT - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar: 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m. EST  \n \nVCA Education is pleased to invite you to a FREE live webinar with renowned Professor Euclid SEERAM\, PhD.\, MSc.\, BSc.\, FCAMRT author of major books adopted in education institutions around the world. \n  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n FREE\nDeadline March 11\, 2020 11:00 a.m. EST\n\n\n\n\nUse Zoom Enrolment Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XFiPhvafTIaV-Q0YcTh-6g \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe CT Course will focus on the essential physics and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). Attendees will learn about:\n1. Radiation Risks: A Rationale for Dose Optimization\n2. The ICRP Radiation Protection Philosophy\, with a focus on Optimization\n3. The CT Imaging System-Overview\n4. CT Dosimetry Basics\n5. CT Dose Values – Trends\n6. Factors Affecting the Dose to the Patient\n7. Innovative Technical Developments in CT resulting in Higher Dose Efficiency\n8. Dose Optimization Checklist\n9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential for Dose Optimization\n10. Optimization of Radiation Protection in CT \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Course content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide 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 Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\n1. Radiation Risks: A Rationale for Dose Optimization\n2. The ICRP Radiation Protection Philosophy\, with a focus on Optimization\n3. The CT Imaging System-Overview\n4. CT Dosimetry Basics\n5. CT Dose Values – Trends\n6. Factors Affecting the Dose to the Patient\n7. Innovative Technical Developments in CT resulting in Higher Dose Efficiency\n8. Dose Optimization Checklist\n9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential for Dose Optimization\n10. Optimization of Radiation Protection in CT\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD.\, MSc.\, BSc.\, FCAMRT \nUniversity of Sydney (Honorary Senior Lecturer\, Faculty of Health Sciences); \nMonash University (Adjunct Associate Professor\, Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences); \nCharles Sturt University (Adjunct Professor-Faculty of Science); \nUniversity of Canberra (Adjunct Associate Professor\, Faculty of Health); Australia. \nShort Biography\nDr 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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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/dose-optimization-in-ct-webinar-march-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210116T140000 DTSTAMP:20210118T035531Z CREATED:20200902T140929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T035531Z UID:10000168-1608372000-1610805600@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 December 4\, 2020\n(schedule below)\n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration: 4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n  \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 tutorials tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial 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 Valentina 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 Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nDr 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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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. \nHassan Al-Khalidi MRT(R)\, MRT(MR): Mr. 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. \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-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-dec2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201128T123000 DTSTAMP:20210217T124856Z CREATED:20200820T132656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T124856Z UID:10000164-1606554000-1606566600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Clinical Education -Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\n $55 (+HST)\nDeadline Nov 27\, 2020\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Clinical Education – Challenges and Opportunities; attendees will be able to learn about:\n1- Protecting the public: Ensuring clinical programs meet essential professional standards\n2- Student-Centered Education\n3- Frequent challenges in clinical education and how to address them \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n\n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down 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 \nClinical Coordinators\nPreceptors\nEducators\nMedical Radiation Technologists\nRadiographers\nRadiation Therapists\nDiagnostic Medical Sonographers\nMRI Technologists\nNuclear Medicine Technologists\n\n \n\n \n \nProtecting the public: Ensuring clinical programs meet essential professional standards\nStudent-Centered Education\nFrequent challenges in clinical education and how to address them\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Linda Gough\, Registrar and CEO of CMRITO\, MRT(R)\, MPA\nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT (R)\, MSc.\nMs. Kerry Maddix\, M.Ed\, MHM\, MRT(T)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Linda Gough: Linda graduated from the Toronto Institute of Medical Technology with a diploma in radiography in 1978. She practised as a front-line MRT at Sick Kids hospital\, where she became a supervisor\, and then the Technical Director of the Diagnostic Imaging department where she supported MRTs\, radiologists and staff in radiography\, nuclear medicine\, ultrasound and MRI. Linda joined the College of Medical Radiation Technologists in 1996 as the Deputy Registrar. She completed a Masters degree in public policy at Queen’s University\, and became the Registrar & CEO of CMRTO in 2007. \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. Kerry Maddix: 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 and quality of care. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-clinical-education-nov28-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201121T092500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201121T141500 DTSTAMP:20210217T124915Z CREATED:20200820T132140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T124915Z UID:10000182-1605950700-1605968100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Ultrasound - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\n $80 (+HST)\nDeadline Nov 20\, 2020\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for DMS in CANADA\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Ultrasound webinar is on:\n1- Artifacts in Ultrasound Images\n2- Sonography of the Extracranial Carotid Arteries\n3- Ultrasound Contrast Agents\n4- A Sonographer’s Review of TTTS: Identifying Monochorionicity and Monitoring Risk\n5- Emergency MSK Ultrasound \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 4.5 Credits (Type SB=4.5; Type RP=0). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down 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 Sonographers\n \n\n \n \nArtifacts in Ultrasound Images\nSonography of the Extracranial Carotid Arteries\nUltrasound Contrast Agents\nA Sonographer’s Review of TTTS: Identifying Monochorionicity and Monitoring Risk\nEmergency MSK Ultrasound\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Maryam Azizi\, BSC\, DMS\, ARDMS\nMr. Leonardo Faundez\, MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS\nMr. Anand Rattansingh\, MSc.\, RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT\nMs. Sarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS\nMr. Glenn Gabrielpillai\, BSc. Biomedical Sciences\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Maryam Azizi: Maryam Azizi graduated as a Bachelor of Biology from Azad University (Iran/Tehran). She also was teaching Biology and Chemistry for about 5 years at Pharabi Academy (Iran/Tehran). She received her Art Diploma from Tehran Art Academy. She worked as a science research fellow for Organization of Bio-Technology Centre in 1997.\nMaryam Immigrated to Canada in 2001 and received her QCL Certificate Diploma from Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Science in Toronto\, ON\nShe Graduated as a General Sonographer from Ultimate Diagnostic Imaging & CMA Medical Centre in Toronto\, ON\nShe is fully certified with ARDMS\, CMRITO\, and a registered\nmember of Sonography Canada. Currently Maryam is working as an Ultrasound Technologist in X-Ray Associates Inc in Newmarket Ontario. \nMr. Leonardo Faundez: Leonardo Faundez has been in the ultrasound field for 20+ years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer. He is currently working in three roles: (1) owner/founder of Aprende Canada (www.aprendecanada.com) where he offers sonography continuing education on-site and online via webinars and videos\, (2) a vascular sonographer at Toronto West Vascular Lab (3) CPSO Technologist Assessor of Independent Health Facilities. He worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 9 years at UHN and had the chance to work in small healthcare facilities as well. He was also an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute for 10 years. He has presented at several national and international educational events on several sonography topics. He has volunteered as the Vascular Editor of the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) for two years. He has a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University. He enjoys travelling with his wife\, playing soccer and DJing. \nMr. Anand Rattansingh: Mr. Rattansingh has a Masters Degree (City University/U of London\, UK\, 2001)\, and is RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT.\nHe has over 20 years’ experience in medical ultrasound\, in a wide range of applications. He also has an additional 6 years’ experience in x-ray based imaging\, including Computerized Tomography.\nHe has had various roles\, including managerial\, research and teaching positions. Currently Mr. Rattansingh works at UHN as a Sonographer/Research Assistant\, and also an external instructor for the Michener Institute\, Toronto\, where I deliver the Ultrasound Physics Course for overseas students.\nHe is also a reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography\, and an invited reviewer for the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. Mr. Rattansingh is first author of three publications\, and co-author of a further three. He is also involved in volunteering abroad where he teaches ultrasound skills to physicians as well as technologists. \nMs. Sarah Zuccolo: Sarah graduated from McMaster University’s Medical Radiation Sciences program in 2017 under the Ultrasound specialty. She was then hired at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she has worked for 3 years. Through her experience at this centre she was trained in the specialties: pediatric ultrasound and high risk obstetrical ultrasound. She continues to learn and grow her skill daily with the very talented team of sonographers\, radiologists\, and MFM obstetricians she works with. \nMr. Glenn Gabrielpillai: Mr. Glenn Gabrielpillai has been a credentialed sonographer for 9 years\, graduating in 2011 from the Michener Institute. He has worked at numerous sites across Ontario\, including hospitals and clinics. Glenn has also taught at the Canadian National Institute of Health as an instructor for their DMS program. I took an early interest in MSK ultrasound due to my previous credentialing in personal training and have pursued education in that regard. I have since run several workshops in MSK ultrasound\, both privately and with CNIH. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-ultrasound-education-day-nov21-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201114T150000 DTSTAMP:20201111T133747Z CREATED:20200806T133235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T133747Z UID:10000184-1605348000-1605366000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Interventional Radiology DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday November 14th\, 2020\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Interventional Radiology; the education day will cover:\n1- Learner-Centred Team Dynamics in Interventional Radiology\n2- Transradial access for visceral and peripheral artery interventions: safety and technical considerations\n3- Drug Elution for Elution in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n4- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology\n5- AI in Interventional Radiology \nDownload Schedule \n  \nAccreditation \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 \n \n\n \n The education day will cover: \n\nLearner-Centred Team Dynamics in Interventional Radiology/li>\nTransradial access for visceral and peripheral artery interventions: safety and technical considerations/li>\nDrug Elution for Elution in Vascular Interventional Radiology/li>\nRadiation Safety in Interventional Radiology/li>\nAI in Interventional Radiology\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD \nDr. Patrick Kennedy\, MD\, FRCPC\, DRCPSC (Clin. Ed.)\nMr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA\nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, MRT(R)\nChristo El Morr\, PhD\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Prasaanthan 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 is completing 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. \nDr. Patrick Kennedy\, MD\, FRCPC\, DRCPSC (Clin. Ed.): Patrick Kennedy completed medical school and Diagnostic Radiology residency at McMaster University. In his final two years\, he pursued formal training in medical education and obtained a Clinician Educator Diploma from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2018. He completed his Interventional Radiology fellowship at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital\, where there was a heavy focus on transradial access\, visceral artery interventions\, and interventional oncology. He is currently Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Medical Imaging at University of Toronto and a staff interventional radiologist at North York General Hospital where he has developed a transradial program for uterine fibroid embolization. \nMr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA: Alex Moukbel is a Senior Sales Manager\, Boston Scientific Canada\, located in the GTA\, Peripheral Interventions division. Alex has 11 years of sales experience in various positions in Canada and the US. He is a graduate of York University Schulich School of business\, BBA \, I-MBA. He worked in Vascular Interventional Radiology and Neurovascular divisions. Alex Won multiple awards over the years\, including 3 President’s Club awards. \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, MRT(R):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. \nProfessor Christo El Morr\, PhD: Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital General campus and a casual CT technologist at the North York General Hospital. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 30 years\, with 10 years experience in CT and IR. She has held various positions which includes 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. Marvalyn is also a external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she works with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/interventional-radiology-nov14-2020/ LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Donway Place – toronto 8 The Donway E Toronto Ontario M3C 3R7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 The Donway E:geo:-79.3406589,43.7342394 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201107T134500 DTSTAMP:20210217T124941Z CREATED:20200806T131440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T124941Z UID:10000183-1604743200-1604756700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday November 7th\, 2020\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Breast Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1. Evaluation of mammographic abnormalities\n2. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion\n3. Positioning tips in Mammography\n4. Practitioner compression force variability in mammography\, the impact \nDownload Schedule \n  \nAccreditation \n\n \nThis Education Day 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 Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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)\, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers\, Mammographers \n \n\n \n \n\nThe education day will cover:\n\n\n1. Evaluation of mammographic abnormalities\n\n\n\n\n2. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion\n\n\n\n\n3. Positioning tips in Mammography\n\n\n\n\n4. Practitioner compression force variability in mammography\, the impact\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmeya Kulkarni\, MD\,\nJia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS\nSheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R); PgC ; BSc (Hons)\nClaire Mercer\, PhD\nPeter Hogg\, DCR (R)\, DRI\, Cert RP\, PGCE\, Cert CT\, BSc (Hons)\, MPhil\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Ameya Kulkarni\, MD\, Assistant Professor : Dr. Kulkarni reached Canada in pursuit of training in cancer imaging. After completing fellowship in Breast/Cross-sectional imaging at McMaster University’s Juravinski Hospital\, he is now an Associate Staff Radiologist at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. His interests include women’s imaging\, GI and hepatobiliary imaging.  He loves teaching and have received an award as a Fellow Teacher and Mentor in my fellowship. His research interests are primarily in the field of quantitative imaging \nJia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS: Jia has over 10 years of experience in Medical Imaging\, specializing in multi-modality Breast imaging.  Jia is a radiographer as well as a sonographer from the Michener institute\, and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto. Jia currently manages the Breast Health Clinic at Humber River hospital. \nSheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R); PgC ; BSc (Hons): 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. \nClaire Mercer (PhD): Currently Head of Radiography at the University of Salford with several external roles including membership of the organising committee for the Symposium Mammographicum Conference together with several external advisory roles. Academically based with several research interests working closely with clinical colleagues. A qualified Radiographer progressing into Mammography\, Advanced Practice and breast centre programme management\, with a MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging and a PhD centred around breast compression. Focused research within breast imaging focusing on the practical issues faced in the clinical environment\, such as compression force variability and improving positioning technique. \nPeter Hogg (PhD): Professor Emeritus\, University of Salford (UK) and Visiting (Chair) Professor\, Hanze University\, Netherlands\, Academic Department Advisor (Hong Kong University polytechnic). Professional qualifications in diagnostic radiography\, nuclear medicine and radiation protection. Research interests include breast cancer diagnosis using mammography\, and dose / image quality optimisation for X-ray technologies. Key academic positions held include Academic Head of Department\, MSc Programme Leader\, Research Dean\, Research Centre Director. Has thirty years of research and teaching experience in three academic institutions. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-education-day-nov7-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201024T140000 DTSTAMP:20200902T141153Z CREATED:20200624T191234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T141153Z UID:10000163-1603530000-1603548000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Pediatric Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday October 24th\, 2020\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Pediatric Radiography; attendees will be able to learn about:\n1- Factors to consider in Pediatric Radiography\n2- Non-Accidental Trauma in Pediatric\n3- Imaging techniques of Chest and Long Bones\n4- Radiographic Pathology\n5- Radiation Safety in Pediatrics \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n MRTs (Radiography)\, Managers\, Radiation Safety Officers\n \n\n \n \n\n\n1. Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.\n2. Ms. Jenny Oliver\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hon)\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina 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. \nMs. Jenny 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.\nJenny 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/pediatric-radiography-oct24-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T140000 DTSTAMP:20200827T142843Z CREATED:20200624T190437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142843Z UID:10000173-1601715600-1601733600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Radiation Safety: Justification and Optimization DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday October 3rd\, 2020\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology- Justification and Optimization; it includes:\n1- Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2- Radiation Safety- Justification\n3- Personalized Dosimetry: A Patient-Centered Approach\n4- Radiation Dose Optimization in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy\n5- Radiation Safety in Pediatrics\n6- Dose Optimization in CT \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 \n1- Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2- Radiation Safety- Justification\n3- Personalized Dosimetry: A Patient-Centered Approach<\n4- Radiation Dose Optimization in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy\n5- Radiation Safety in Pediatrics\n6- Dose Optimization in CT\n\n \n\n \n Short Biography \nMs. Valentina 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. \nDr 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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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. \nMr. Alain Thibeau\, MA\, MR(NM): Following 37 years of dedicated service\, Alan retired from the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) in May 2018.\nIn his most recent role\, as Professional Practice and Radiation Safety Manager within medical imaging\, he was responsible for ensuring safe practice\, high quality imaging and the provision of appropriate education for approximately 350 medical radiation technologists (MRTs) and sonographers.\nHe was also responsible for the safe application of x-rays throughout TOH. In June 2018\, Alan completed a Master of Education through Athabasca University.\nHe is currently working as a Nuclear Medicine consultant\, specializing in radioimmunotherapy applications URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-radiation-safety-justification-and-optimization-oct3-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200823T143000 DTSTAMP:20200827T142930Z CREATED:20200518T214026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142930Z UID:10000161-1598180400-1598193000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI DESCRIPTION:Webinar 1: Sunday August 16th\, 2020: 3.5 hours \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\nWebinar 2: Sunday August 23rd\, 2020: 3.5 hours \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $200 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n6-Procedure Management \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (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. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada.\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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-mri-august16-23-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T140000 DTSTAMP:20200902T141010Z CREATED:20200528T224452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T141010Z UID:10000162-1598004000-1598450400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 Webinars Starting July 25\, 2020 (schedule below)\n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration: 4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n  \nPlease email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca to know how to register for individual webinars \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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 Valentina 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 Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nDr 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.\nHe 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.\nHis 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. \nHassan Al-Khalidi MRT(R)\, MRT(MR): Mr. 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200607T163000 DTSTAMP:20200601T144742Z CREATED:20191216T192115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T144742Z UID:10000155-1591516800-1591547400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Radiation Safety: Justification and Optimization DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline June 6\, 2020\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for CAMRT members\, 13% discount. Coupon code:vcacamrt  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code:student  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology- Justification and Optimization; it includes:\n1) Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2) Radiation Safety- Justification\n3) Transformational Leadership-An Ethical Approach\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Dose Optimization in CT\n6) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics\n7) Safe Imaging Practices in an Evolving Gender Landscape\n8) Radiation Safety – QC \nDownload Schedule \n  \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 6.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 \n1) Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2) Radiation Safety- Justification\n3) Transformational Leadership-An Ethical Approach\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Dose Optimization in CT\n6) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics\n7) Safe Imaging Practices in an Evolving Gender Landscape\n8) Radiation Safety – QC\n\n \n\n \n Short Biography \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Ms. Al Hamouche holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK (2006) and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography (1996). 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 (1989). 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.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nMr. Alain Thibeau\, MA\, MR(NM): Following 37 years of dedicated service\, Alan retired from the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) in May 2018.\nIn his most recent role\, as Professional Practice and Radiation Safety Manager within medical imaging\, he was responsible for ensuring safe practice\, high quality imaging and the provision of appropriate education for approximately 350 medical radiation technologists (MRTs) and sonographers.\nHe was also responsible for the safe application of x-rays throughout TOH. In June 2018\, Alan completed a Master of Education through Athabasca University.\nHe is currently working as a Nuclear Medicine consultant\, specializing in radioimmunotherapy applications URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-justification-and-optimization-jun2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200530T170000 DTSTAMP:20200902T141305Z CREATED:20200303T143543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T141305Z UID:10000174-1590825600-1590858000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Ultrasound DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Webinar \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline May 29\, 2020\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Ultrasound: techniques\, regulation and cultural sensitivity; attendees will be able to learn about:\n1- CMRITO Quality Assurance Program\n2- Ultrasound Contrast Agents\n3- Abdominal and Hernia Ultrasound\n4- Cultural Sensitivity – An Indigenous Perspective\n5- Factors Associated with the Use of Prenatal Ultrasound\n6- Shoulder Ultrasound\n7- Sonographer well-being\n8- Scrotal Ultrasound\n9- Artifacts in Ultrasound Images\n10- Healthy and happy Workday. \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n\n \nThis Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 7 Credits (Type SB=5; Type RP=2). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 Sonographers\n \n\n \n \n1- CMRITO Quality Assurance Program\n2- Ultrasound Contrast Agents\n3- Abdominal and Hernia Ultrasound\n4- Cultural Sensitivity – An Indigenous Perspective\n5- Factors Associated with the Use of Prenatal Ultrasound\n6- Shoulder Ultrasound\n7- Sonographer well-being\n8- Scrotal Ultrasound\n9- Artifacts in Ultrasound Images\n10- Healthy and happy Workday\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Annette Hornby\, MRT(R)(DMS)\n– Mr. Anand Rattansingh\, MSc.\, RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT\n– Ms. Maryam Azizi\, BSC\, DMS\, ARDMS\n– Ms. Sue Soney\,DMS\, CRGS\, CRVS\, CRCS\n– Ms. Peri Abdullah\,PhD(Candidate)\, DMS\, ARDMS\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Annette Hornby: Ms. Annette Hornby has been Director of Quality Assurance at the CMRITO for the past 6 years.\nPrior to this role she worked as an Applications Specialist in x-ray\, was a department manager of two DI sites within a large hospital corporation and prior to this she was a charge technologist in X-ray and Ultrasound. \nMr. Anand Rattansingh: Mr. Rattansingh has a Masters Degree (City University/U of London\, UK\, 2001)\, and is RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT.\nHe has over 20 years’ experience in medical ultrasound\, in a wide range of applications. He also has an additional 6 years’ experience in x-ray based imaging\, including Computerized Tomography.\nHe has had various roles\, including managerial\, research and teaching positions. Currently Mr. Rattansingh works at UHN as a Sonographer/Research Assistant\, and also an external instructor for the Michener Institute\, Toronto\, where I deliver the Ultrasound Physics Course for overseas students.\nHe is also a reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography\, and an invited reviewer for the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. Mr. Rattansingh is first author of three publications\, and co-author of a further three. He is also involved in volunteering abroad where he teaches ultrasound skills to physicians as well as technologists. \nMs. Maryam Azizi: Maryam Azizi graduated as a Bachelor of Biology from Azad University (Iran/Tehran). She also was teaching Biology and Chemistry for about 5 years at Pharabi Academy (Iran/Tehran). She received her Art Diploma from Tehran Art Academy. She worked as a science research fellow for Organization of Bio-Technology Centre in 1997.\nMaryam Immigrated to Canada in 2001 and received her QCL Certificate Diploma from Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Science in Toronto\, ON\nShe Graduated as a General Sonographer from Ultimate Diagnostic Imaging & CMA Medical Centre in Toronto\, ON\nShe is fully certified with ARDMS\, CMRITO\, and a registered\nmember of Sonography Canada. Currently Maryam is working as an Ultrasound Technologist in X-Ray Associates Inc in Newmarket Ontario. \nMs. Sue Soney: Sue Soney is Ojibway/ Potawatomi and a member of the Bkejwanong First Nation (Walpole Island).\nSue is a graduate of the Radiology Technologist program – Fanshawe College and the Ultrasound Technologist diploma program – Mohawk College.\nShe is a sonographer for more than 36 years. Her work experience includes various hospitals and clinics in London and Hamilton as a sonographer and prior to retirement\, ultrasound coordinator at Victoria Hospital in London.\nIn addition\, Sue worked for a few years as applications for a 3D ultrasound software company\, Life Imaging as well as applications contract work for Siemens Ultrasound. Since retirement in November 2018\, Sue has worked in Inuvik\, NWT as a locum ultrasound technologist and currently works as research sonographer at Robarts Research Institute in London and as a general sonographer 2 days a week at London Xray Associates. \nMs. Peri Abdullah: Peri completed a Bachelor degree in Medical Sciences at the University of Western Ontario\, followed by a Master’s degree in Human Health and Nutritional sciences at the University of Guelph.\nWhile these two degrees provided her with knowledge about the medical sciences\, she felt that she was not able to apply this knowledge practically. After much thought she realized that she was severely lacking clinical skills and joined the ultrasound program at the Michener Institute.\nAfter happily practicing as a full-time sonographer at the Credit Valley Hospital for 2 years\, she noticed some knowledge gaps surrounding prenatal ultrasound use in the literature. This prompted her to consider being involved in research in some capacity which\, after much thought and consideration\, led her to the PhD program at York University.\nAt York\, she was able to develop her research skills and expand her knowledge about the epidemiology of prenatal ultrasound\, a field that she is currently very passionate about. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-education-day-may-30-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200503T150000 DTSTAMP:20200117T172402Z CREATED:20200112T162313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T172402Z UID:10000167-1587898800-1588518000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI DESCRIPTION:Webinar 1: Sunday April 26th\, 2020: 3.5 hours \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\nWebinar 2: Sunday May 3rd\, 2020: 3 hours \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $200 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n 1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n 2-Professional Practice.\n 3-Patient Management\n 4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n 5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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 \n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management \n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment \n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada.\n\n\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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-mri-april26-may3-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T161500 DTSTAMP:20200416T235856Z CREATED:20200102T231816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T235856Z UID:10000176-1587803400-1587831300@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Radiographic Image Evaluation: Technical and Clinical Considerations DESCRIPTION:VENUE: WEBINAR (due to COVID-19 Outbreak) \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline April 23\, 2020\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for CAMRT members\, 13% discount. Coupon code:vcacamrt  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code:student  \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Radiographic Image Evaluation:Technical and Clinical Considerations; attendees will be able to:\n1. Understand Digital Radiography\n2. Understand Image Evaluation and its Technical Considerations\n3. Learn about Quality Control and Repeat Image Analysis\n4. Learn how to perform Image Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Upper and Lower Extremities\n5. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Chest and Abdomen\n6. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Skull/Sinuses\, Spine and Skeletal Series \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 6 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or Paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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\n \n\n \n \nUnderstand Digital Radiography\nUnderstand Image Evaluation and its Technical Considerations\nLearn about Quality Control and Repeat Image Analysis\nLearn how to perform Image Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Upper and Lower Extremities\nLearn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Chest and Abdomen\nLearn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Skull/Sinuses\, Spine and Skeletal Series\n\n \n\n \n \n– Ms. Jenny Oliver \, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche \, MSc.\, MRT(R)\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Jenny Oliver\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R): 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.\nJenny 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. \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche \, MSc.\, MRT(R): Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK (2006) and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography (1996). 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 (1989). 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.\nShe has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiographic-image-evaluation-technical-and-clinical-considerations-april-25-2020/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200508T140000 DTSTAMP:20200416T210751Z CREATED:20200209T155947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T210751Z UID:10000172-1587290400-1588946400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Serie of 10 Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Serie of 10 Webinars Starting April 19\, 2020 (schedule below)\n\n\n\nEach Webinar registration: $100 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 10 Webinars registration: $600 (+HST)\n\n\nEach Webinar is 4 hours duration running in the following time:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n03:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n  \nPlease email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca to know how to register for individual webinars \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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 \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-serie-of-10-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-pring2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406 DTSTAMP:20200404T123540Z CREATED:20200203T221145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T123540Z UID:10000166-1585958400-1586131199@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Two Days Live Webinar- Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2020:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nApril 5\, 2020:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$260 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\nDay 1 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\nProfessional Practice\nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety\nOperation of Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment\n\n\n\nDay 2 Objectives \n\nIntroduction to the Procedure management module with the focus on skeletal Anatomy\, Pathology and Image evaluation.\nIntroduction to Contrast media and contrast procedures.\nIntroduction to CT instrumentation\, Image quality and protocols.\n\nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Day 1 Objectives \n\n\n\n1) Recognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\n2) Introduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n-Professional Practice\n-Patient Management\n-Health and Safety\n-Operation of Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment\n\n\n\nDay 2 Objectives \n\n\n\n\n\n1) Introduction to the Procedure management module with the focus on skeletal Anatomy\, Pathology and Image evaluation.\n2) Introduction to Contrast media and contrast procedures.\n3) Introduction to CT instrumentation\, Image quality and protocols.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT(R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Accessible by TTC : Buses No 25\, 185\, 54\, or 162 URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/two-days-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-april-4-52020/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200110T133000 DTSTAMP:20200108T230315Z CREATED:20200108T230027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T230315Z UID:10000175-1578650400-1578663000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Image Analysis - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:Monday January 10th\, 2020: 3.5 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n03:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $85 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n1- Factors Affecting Image Quality\n2- Chest and Abdomen Image Analysis\n3- Skeletal Image Analysis: Upper and lower extremities\, skull\, sinuses\, facial bones\, and spine\n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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)\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives\n \n1- Factors Affecting Image Quality\n2- Chest and Abdomen Image Analysis\n3- Skeletal Image Analysis: Upper and lower extremities\, skull\, sinuses\, facial bones\, and spine\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-image-analysis-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-jan10-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200108T160000 DTSTAMP:20191221T234051Z CREATED:20191220T213031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T234051Z UID:10000180-1578481200-1578499200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Computed Tomography - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:Wednesday January 8th\, 2020: 5 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n08:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.(Vancouver)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $140 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n 1-CT physics and Instrumentation Principles.\n 2-Patient care in CT.\n 3-CT Cross Sectional Anatomy\n 4-CT Imaging Procedures and Protocols \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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)\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 \n1-CT physisics and Istrumentation Principles.\n2-Patient care in CT.\n3-CT Cross Sectional Anatomy\n4-CT Imaging Procedures and Protocols\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-computed-tomography-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-jan8-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200106T143000 DTSTAMP:20191221T234218Z CREATED:20191214T225604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T234218Z UID:10000136-1578308400-1578321000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Image Analysis - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:Monday January 6th\, 2020: 3.5 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $85 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n1- Factors Affecting Image Quality\n2- Chest and Abdomen Image Analysis\n3- Skeletal Image Analysis: Upper and lower extremities\, skull\, sinuses\, facial bones\, and spine\n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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)\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives\n \n1- Factors Affecting Image Quality\n2- Chest and Abdomen Image Analysis\n3- Skeletal Image Analysis: Upper and lower extremities\, skull\, sinuses\, facial bones\, and spine\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-image-analysis-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-jan-6-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200105T150000 DTSTAMP:20191218T143949Z CREATED:20191218T143814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T143949Z UID:10000154-1578222000-1578236400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI DESCRIPTION:Sunday Jan 5th\, 2020: 4 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $140 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n 1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n 2-Professional Practice.\n 3-Patient Management\n 4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n 5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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 \n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management \n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment \n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada.\n\n\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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-mri-jan5-2020/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191220T160000 DTSTAMP:20191014T211717Z CREATED:20191004T152905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T211717Z UID:10000159-1576839600-1576857600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Computed Tomography - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:Wednesday December 20th\, 2019: 5 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $140 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n 1-CT physics and Instrumentation Principles.\n 2-Patient care in CT.\n 3-CT Cross Sectional Anatomy\n 4-CT Imaging Procedures and Protocols \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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)\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 \n1-CT physisics and Istrumentation Principles.\n2-Patient care in CT.\n3-CT Cross Sectional Anatomy\n4-CT Imaging Procedures and Protocols\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-computed-tomography-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191216 DTSTAMP:20191014T211739Z CREATED:20191004T151753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T211739Z UID:10000158-1576281600-1576454399@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Two Days - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\nDecember 14\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$260 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\nDay 1 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 \nProfessional Practice \nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety\nOperation of Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment\n\n\nDay 2 Objectives \n\nIntroduction to the Procedure management module with the focus on skeletal Anatomy\, Pathology and Image evaluation.\nIntroduction to Contrast media and contrast procedures.\nIntroduction to CT instrumentation\, Image quality and protocols.\n\nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Day 1 Objectives \n\n1) Recognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\n2) Introduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n-Professional Practice \n-Patient Management\n-Health and Safety\n-Operation of Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment\nDay 2 Objectives \n\n1) Introduction to the Procedure management module with the focus on skeletal Anatomy\, Pathology and Image evaluation.\n2) Introduction to Contrast media and contrast procedures.\n3) Introduction to CT instrumentation\, Image quality and protocols.\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE \nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n\nSHEETAL RUPARELIA \nMRT(R)\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Accessible by TTC : Buses No 25\, 185\, 54\, or 162 URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/two-days-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography/ LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191206T160000 DTSTAMP:20191014T211747Z CREATED:20191004T150834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T211747Z UID:10000147-1575630000-1575648000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:Friday December 6th\, 2019: 5 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for the webinar: $110 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinar\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\n \nWebinar Objectives\n 1-Recognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\n 2-Introduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n 2.1 Professional Practice\n 2.2 Patient Management\n 2.3 Health and Safety\n 2.4 Digital Radiography (CR and DR)\n 2.5 Radiographic Image Evaluation \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down 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)\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 \nProfessional Practice \nPatient Management\nHealth and Safety\nDigital Radiography (CR and DR)\nRadiographic Image Evaluation\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\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 Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). 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 CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/webinar-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-dec6-2019/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T163000 DTSTAMP:20191104T141508Z CREATED:20191002T032024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T141508Z UID:10000148-1575100800-1575131400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiography Education Day DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Monte Carlo Inn – 81 Hart Dr\, BARRIE\, Ontario L4N 5M3 Map \n \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline extended November 8\, 2019 \n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline November 24\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “student ” for 20% discount and need to email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Radiography; the education day will cover:\n1- Principles of Quality Improvement (QI)\n2- The Role of Data Analytics in QI\n3- Mobile Radiography\n4- Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Radiography\n5- Person Centered Care in Radiography\n6- Artificial Intelligence and QI \nDownload Schedule \n \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 6.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiologic Technologists (radiography)\, DI Managers\, Students\n \n\n \n \nThe education day will cover: \n1- Principles of Quality Improvement (QI)\n2- The Role of Data Analytics in QI \n3- Mobile Radiography \n4- Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Radiography\n5- Person Centered Care in Radiography\n6- Artificial Intelligence and QI\n\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. Jenny Oliver\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\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.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nMs. Jenny Oliver:Jennifer Oliver is working with VCA to help educate and assist with the continued professional development of her fellow Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs).\nJenny (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.\nShe 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.\nJenny 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.\n. \nDr. Christo El Morr: Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics and the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator at the school of Health Policy and Management\, York University. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Compiègne University of Technology. His cross-disciplinary research covers health informatics and computer engineering.\nHis research interests focus on Health Virtual Communities\, Mobile Communities\, e-collaboration\, particularly in the domain of Chronic Disease Management and health promotion: Peripheral Arterial Disease\, Kidney Diseases and Mental Health. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human Rights\, Equity\, and Gender Based Violence challenges. He also has research interests in Health Services and Patient Quality of Care (e.g. readmission patterns\, dose reduction). He has published books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including the “The first of its kind” book in Canada about Health Informatics from a Canadian perspective.\nHe is a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital and work with collaborators from Saint Michael’s Hospital. In 2016\, he received recognition as York U Research Leader.\nHe has published many books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including an upcoming book in Health Data Analytics. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/vcaradiographyeducationday/ LOCATION:Monte Carlo Inn – Barrie\, 81 Hart Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, L4N 5M3\, Canada GEO:44.377761;-79.7104955 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monte Carlo Inn – Barrie 81 Hart Dr Barrie Ontario L4N 5M3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Hart Dr:geo:-79.7104955,44.377761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191116T160000 DTSTAMP:20191020T225744Z CREATED:20190828T115511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T225744Z UID:10000149-1573891200-1573920000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging Education Day DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended) November 8\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline November 10\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Breast Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1. Basics of interpreting and critiquing Breast Imaging research\n2. Breast Cancer mimics\n3. The use of Magnetic Seeds in Breast Lesion Localization\n4. Techniques to ensure second look ultrasound findings correlate with that MRI enhancement\n5. Implementation of Tomosynthesis in Breast Imaging\n6. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion\n7. QC in Digital Mammography (QC Refresher) \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \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 Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers\, Mammographers \n \n\n \n \nThe education day will cover: \n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n1. Basics of interpreting and critiquing Breast Imaging research\n2. Breast Cancer mimics\n3. The use of Magnetic Seeds in Breast Lesion Localization\n4. Techniques to ensure second look ultrasound findings correlate with that MRI enhancement\n5. Implementation of Tomosynthesis in Breast Imaging\n6. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion \n7. QC in Digital Mammography (QC Refresher)\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Meredith Lynch\, FRCP(C)\n– Ms. Aruna Mahabir MHM\, BSc\, MRT (R)\, DMS\n– Ms. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology : Dr. Hala Tamim is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University and holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. Hala has a PhD in epidemiology from McGill University and a Masters in Public Health from Emory University. She has over 20 years of professional teaching and training experience. Hala has extensive expertise in research methods and statistical analyses. She has managed several community based and multi-centre projects and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers. Her main research interests are in the areas of maternal and child health\, evaluation of trauma care\, and adolescent health risk behaviours. \nDr. Meredith Lynch\, FRCP(C): Dr. Lynch is a fellowship trained Breast Imager currently working as a staff radiologist at Juravinski Hospital\, Hamilton Health Sciences. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at McMaster University.Her interests include quality improvement and clinical guideline development. \nMs. Aruna Mahabir MHM\, BSc\, MRT (R)\, DMS: Aruna graduated from the Radiological Technology program at the University of Toronto in 2009. She practices as an MRT at University Health Network in Toronto\, with experience in General Radiography\, Level 1 CT\, and Breast Imaging (performing Breast Ultrasound and Mammography and is the Stereotactic Biopsy Expert user at Princess Margaret Hospital).\nShe is passionate about education; at Princess Margaret Hospital\, Aruna is responsible for training the annual Radiology fellow and residents on the prone biopsy unity\, and also teaches the University of Toronto/Michener Institute for Education at UHN Elective course in Mammography. Aruna recently graduated from the Masters of Health Management program at McMaster University\, where she was the Student Ambassador\, and the recipient of the Community Contribution award for her work with prospective health management students. She has been recognized for her interdisciplinary work at UHN as the recipient of the Evelyn Hall Education Award\, and has shared her experience in Breast Imaging at several local and international conferences including OAMRS Education Day\, JDMI Education Day\, UHN Surgical Pathology Education day\, and the ISRRT 20th World Congress Event held in Trinidad and Tobago. As an active member of UHN’s Professional Practice Committee\, Patient Care Committee and Caring Safely Committee\, Aruna strives to integrate best practices and patient centered care into the MRT practices and protocols\, leading to quality improvement on a local and system level. \nMs. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS: Jia has over 10 years of experience in Medical Imaging\, specializing in multi-modality Breast imaging. Jia is a radiographer as well as a sonographer from the Michener institute\, and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto. Jia currently manages the Breast Health Clinic at Humber River hospital. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R): 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.\nShe 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.\nShe 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. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-education-day-2019-11-16/ LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Donway Place – toronto 8 The Donway E Toronto Ontario M3C 3R7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 The Donway E:geo:-79.3406589,43.7342394 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR