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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/
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SUMMARY:Vascular Ultrasound Education Day
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Canon Medical Systems Canada\, 8000 Mississauga Rd Brampton\,\, ON L6Y 0C3 Map \n\n\n\n \nIn partnership with Canon Medical Systems Canada\n\n \n\n\n\n Number of Seats is Limited\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline August 21\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline October 13\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student ” for 13% 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 Vascular Ultrasound Lectures and Hands-on experience.\nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Understand the essential components of professional practice for diagnostic medical sonographers.\n2. Know basic history about the advent of Doppler\n3. Explain what vascular sonography is and involves\n4. List uses of vascular ultrasound in medical imaging\n5. Understand relevant terminology and hemodynamics\n6. List examples in Sonography from Africa and Sonography above the Arctic Circle.\n7. Practice Upper Extremity Venous Sonography\n8. Practice Renal Doppler and Renal Artery Stenosis\n9. Know and practice some upper extremity venous scanning techniques\n10. Recognize normal upper extremity venous sonographic features\n11. List some of the common pathologies affecting upper extremity veins\n12 Understand renal artery stenosis\n13. Recognize common sonographic features of renal artery stenosis\n14. Describe sonographic features seen in patients with renal artery stenosis\n \nDownload Schedule  \n  \nAccreditation \n \n \nThis 7.5 hours CME Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 7.5 Credits (Type SB=7.5) . 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			Sonographers\n		\n\n		\n			\n1. Understand the essential components of professional practice for diagnostic medical sonographers.\n2. Know basic history about the advent of Doppler\n3. Explain what vascular sonography is and involves\n4. List uses of vascular ultrasound in medical imaging\n5. Understand relevant terminology and hemodynamics\n6. List examples in Sonography from Africa and Sonography above the Arctic Circle.\n7. Practice Upper Extremity Venous Sonography\n8. Practice Renal Doppler and Renal Artery Stenosis\n9. Know and practice some upper extremity venous scanning techniques\n10. Recognize normal upper extremity venous sonographic features\n11. List some of the common pathologies affecting upper extremity veins\n12 Understand renal artery stenosis\n13. Recognize common sonographic features of renal artery stenosis\n14. Describe sonographic features seen in patients with renal artery stenosis\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Linda Gough\, MRT(R)\, BSc\, MPA – CMRTO Registrar\n– Mr. Leonardo Faundez MA-Ed\, BSc\, RTNM\, RDMS\, CRGS\, CRVS\, Sonographer & Entrepreneur\n– Mr. Ray Lappalainen DMS\, RTR\, CRGS\, Director OAMRS\, CMRTO transitional Council member \n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Linda Gough: Linda Gough is the Registrar & CEO at the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). Linda obtained her diploma in radiography from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto. In addition\, Linda holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s in Public Policy from Queen’s University in Kingston\, Ontario.\nLinda is an advocate for the self-regulation of professions and believes that by involving the professionals themselves in the development of standards used by regulators\, along with public members\, professions can effectively regulate in the public interest.\nLinda is a founding member of the Alliance of Medical Radiation Technologists Regulators of Canada and is pleased to be currently serving as its President.   \nMr. Leonardo Faundez: Leonardo Faundez has been in the ultrasound field for 18+ years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer.\nHe is currently working in three roles: (1) owner/founder of Aprende Canada where he offers continuing education to sonographers and ultrasound education consulting\, (2) Clinical Education Specialist at Exact Imaging in charge of the training program for users of a new high-resolution transrectal ultrasound system\, and (3) a casual sonographer at University Health Network (UHN).\nHe recently started a partnership with the OAMRS in developing sonography courses based on my Aprende Canada instructional videos.\nHe worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at UHN and small healthcare facilities to then be an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN for 10 years.\nHe has a Master degree in education from Central Michigan University and has published two articles in the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) on creating an inexpensive scrotal scanning phantom.\nHe has  presented at several national and provincial conferences on several sonography topics.\nHe enjoys travelling with his wife\, playing soccer and DJing. \nMr. Ray Lappalainen: Ray has been a sonographer for over 35 years. He has worked in various capacities in the profession: a sole sonographer in a small hospital\, sonographer in large teaching hospital\, clinical instructor\, senior sonographer in a teaching hospital\, applications specialist for an ultrasound sales company\, and an assistant manager of a diagnostic imaging department. Ray has been involved with ultrasound education and have had positions on the board of directors of provincial and national ultrasound associations for many years\, and he now sits on the Council of the CMRTO as one of the sonographer representatives.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/vascular-ultrasound-education-day-oct2019-18/
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SUMMARY:MSK Ultrasound Education Day: Upper and Lower Extremities
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Canon Medical Systems Canada\, 8000 Mississauga Rd Brampton\,\, ON L6Y 0C3 Map \n \n\n\n\n \nIn partnership with Canon Medical Systems Canada\n\n \n\n\n\n Number of Seats is Limited\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline August 21\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline October 13\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student ” for 13% 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 MSK Ultrasound Upper and Lower Extremities Lectures and Hands-on experience.\nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning musculoskeletal ultrasound.\n2. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the calf.\n3. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the knee.\n4. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the elbow.\n5. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the shoulder.\n6. Understand the anatomy\, important pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the wrist/hip/ankle.\n7. Understand Compassionate Care\n \nDownload Schedule  \n  \nAccreditation \n \n \nThis 8 hours CME Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 8 Credits (Type SB=6.75; Type RP=1.25) . 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			Sonographers\n		\n\n		\n			\n1. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning musculoskeletal ultrasound.\n2. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the calf.\n3. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the knee.\n4. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the elbow.\n5. Understand the anatomy\, pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the shoulder.\n6. Understand the anatomy\, important pathology and practice the techniques of scanning the wrist/hip/ankle.\n7. Understand Compassionate Care\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Mr. Glenn Gabrielpillai\, B Sc. Biomedical Sciences\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT\n– Mr. John R. Peacock \,CRGS\, Educator\n\nShort Biographies \nMr. Glenn Gabrielpillai : Mr. Glenn Gabrielpillai has been a credentialed sonographer for 8 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.   \nMr. John R. Peacock: Mr. PEACOCK graduated with Dean’s Honour’s from MoHawk College from all Healthcare programs he attended\, including both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a past recipient\, of the Upjohn Ltd Award for Patient Care and the Toshiba Canada Ltd award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound Imaging Procedures. John received invaluable clinical experience at the Henderson General Hospital (associated with the Regional Cancer Centre)\, St. Joseph’s Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton\, Ontario which is the reason he was sought out to set up and run the Community Based Ultrasound Program for Sioux Lookout Zone remote regions. On behalf of Health Canada he was recruited by former Zone Hospital\, and the University of Toronto’s Northern Medical Program in Sioux Lookout Ontario\, for a 3 month pilot project to set up the Community Outreach Ultrasound Program beginning February 1\, 1996. He decided to stay and work the program as both administrator and active sonographer because he saw the value of the program in saving mothers and their unborn children in this underserviced remote region. He worked full time for over twenty years to ensure the First Nation’s people in the Sioux Lookout Zone had quality Diagnostic Sonography in their communities\, reducing wait times and benefits similar to the rest of the country. He left that position in the spring of 2017 and now has time for his other passion of educating and spreading the word about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects trauma has on children and the adults they become on which he has a unique perspective working with this population.
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SUMMARY:Holistic Approach to Oncology Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline September 08\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline October 1\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m. (extended)\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 may need to  present a copy of their student ID at the workshopvalhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Holistic Approach to Oncology Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1. Understand Patient Centered Care in Cancer Imaging and Treatment\n2. Have a basic understanding of how an ultrasound image is created\n3. List advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as an oncology imaging modality\n4. Identify organs/structures where ultrasound plays a role in oncology\n5. Appreciate some of the sonographic features related to oncology\n6. Understand the complexity of CT Imaging in Cancer diagnosis\, staging\, and surveillance\n7. Familiarize with the benefit of IV and oral contrast in characterizing cancer pathologies\n8. Understand PET basics\n9. Comprehend PET applications in Oncology\n10. Be able to describe the challenges of implementing interventional MRI (iMRI) for diagnosis.\n11. Understand the use of iMRI for treatment of benign and metastatic lesions and tumors\n12. Understand the advantages and challenges of MR imaging for diagnosis of cancer\n13. Understand the current clinical practices and advanced imaging techniques\n14. Review the role that radiation therapy plays in the management of cancer within the Canadian context\n15. Recognize the importance of imaging within the cancer treatment trajectory\n16. Identify how imaging has advanced radiation therapy treatment techniques \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 9 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			Radiation Therapists\, Radiography Technologists\, MRI Technologists\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists\, CT Technologists\, Sonographers\n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1. Understand Patient Centered Care in Cancer Imaging and Treatment\n2. Have a basic understanding of how an ultrasound image is created\n3. List advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as an oncology imaging modality\n4. Identify organs/structures where ultrasound plays a role in oncology\n5. Appreciate some of the sonographic features related to oncology\n6. Understand the complexity of CT Imaging in Cancer diagnosis\, staging\, and surveillance\n7. Familiarize with the benefit of IV and oral contrast in characterizing cancer pathologies\n8. Understand PET basics\n9. Comprehend PET applications in Oncology\n10. Be able to describe the challenges of implementing interventional MRI (iMRI) for diagnosis. \n11. Understand the use of iMRI for treatment of benign and metastatic lesions and tumors\n12. Understand the advantages and challenges of MR imaging for diagnosis of cancer\n13. Understand the current clinical practices and advanced imaging techniques\n14. Review the role that radiation therapy plays in the management of cancer within the Canadian context\n15. Recognize the importance of imaging within the cancer treatment trajectory\n16. Identify how imaging has advanced radiation therapy treatment techniques\n\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– Mr. Leonardo Faudez\, MA\, BSc\, DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS\n– Ms. Yili Wang \, BSc\, MRT(R)/li>\n– Ms. Charis Lin\, BSc\, MRT(R)\n– Mr. Doug Vines\, BSc\, MRT(N)\, CTIC(N)\, CNMT\n– Ms. Anna Simeonov\, MSc MRT (MR)\, (R)\n– Ms. Laura D’Alimonte\, MRT(T)\, MHSc\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. \nMr. Leonardo Faudez: Leonardo has been in the ultrasound field for 18+ years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer.\nHe is currently working in three roles: (1) owner/founder of Aprende Canada (www.aprendecanada.com) where I offer continuing education to sonographers and ultrasound education consulting\, (2) Clinical Education Specialist at Exact Imaging in charge of the training program for users of a high-resolution transrectal ultrasound system\, and (3) a sonographer at University Health Network (UHN).\nHe has worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at UHN and had the chance to work in small healthcare facilities as well. I was also an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute for 10 years. I have presented at several national and provincial conferences on several sonography topics. I have volunteered as the Vascular Editor of the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) for two years. I have a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University.\nHe enjoys travelling with my wife\, playing soccer and DJing. \nMs. Yili Wang: Yili is a CT/Angio technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her past research includes radiation dose optimization in CT coronary angiography and testing the efficacy of radiation protection devices. Her current research focuses on quality improvement through increasing language service access via language tracking in Radiology Information System (RIS). \nMs. Charis Lin: Charis is a CT technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her past research experiences include a pilot study on the rate and reasons for repeat CT imaging of trauma transfer patients. The results from this study has led to approval for funding and is now being conducted by the Emergency and Emergency Radiology departments. \nMr. Doug Vines: Doug Vines has worked for more than 35 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) in 3 different countries and has more than 16 years’ experience in both clinical and small animal PET-CT.\nHe is certified in NMT for both Canada and the USA\, he is certified in CT imaging in Canada\, and was PET certified for 14 years in the USA. He spent 3.5 years working at the National Institutes of Health in Washington DC\, performing PET and SPECT neuroreceptor imaging in small animals\, non-human primates\, and humans.\nHe currently works at both the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the STTARR Innovation Centre in Toronto where he performs human PET-CT and small animal PET-CT\, PET-MR and SPECT-CT. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto and has published 40 peer-reviewed papers. \nMs. Anna Simeonov: Anna is a MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Anna has over 25 year experience in radiography\, CT\, clinical and research MRI. The last 15 years specializing in MRI applications for image-guided radiation therapy and cancer treatment planning and response. \nMs. Laura D’Alimonte: Laura received her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Windsor in 2000.  She completed the joint degree/diploma Medical Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto/Michener Institute in 2005.  She recently graduated with a Masters in Health Sciences from the University of Toronto in 2013.\nShe joined the Sunnybrook Team in 2006 and has held various positions within the organization including team lead\, research radiation therapist and most recently Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) with the Brachytherapy Program. She is a Lecturer at the Department of Radiation Oncology\, University of Toronto and a Clinical Educator with The Michener Institute teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Laura’s research and scholarly activity is focused on improving the care and clinical outcomes of our patients and their families during their cancer journey.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/holistic-approach-to-oncology-imaging-2019-10-05/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190921T124500
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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $70 (+HST)\nDeadline August 31\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $85 (+HST)\nDeadline September 15\, 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 Imaging of Osteoporosis; the education day will cover:\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n2. Imaging of Osteoporosis: Physical Principles\n3. DXA/DEXA Imaging: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n4. DXA/DEXA Analysis: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n5. AI in Medical Imaging  \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 5.5 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			Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n2. Imaging of Osteoporosis: Physical Principles\n3. DXA/DEXA Imaging: Hip\, Spine & wrist \n4. DXA/DEXA Analysis: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n5. AI in Medical Imaging\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. Sheetal Ruparelia\, 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. 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.  \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: 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/osteoporosis-imaging-2019-09-21/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 30th\, 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-aug2019/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190811T105703Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Computed Tomography - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday August 28th\, 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-ct-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-aug2019-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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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\nAugust 10\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nAugust 11\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$250 (+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-aug2019-2/
LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada
GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Computed Tomography - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 2nd\, 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-ct-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-aug2019/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Friday July 12th\, 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-july2019/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T170000
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SUMMARY:Radiation Safety: Justification and Optimization
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: The Donway Place– 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended)  May 10\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline June 2\, 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. \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 Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology- Justification and Optimization; it includes:\n1) Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2) Radiation Safety- Justification\n3) Radiation Safety and QA: CMRTO perspective\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Radiation Safety – QC\n6) Canada Safe Imaging: achievements and moving forward\n7) Dose Optimization in CT and Interventional Radiology\n8) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics  \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 8.5 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			Location\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) Radiation Safety and QA: CMRTO perspective\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Radiation Safety – QC \n6) Canada Safe Imaging: achievements and moving forward\n7) Dose Optimization in CT and Interventional Radiology\n8) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics \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. \nMs. Annette Hornby\, MRT(R)(DMS): Annette Hornby has been Director of Quality Assurance at the CMRTO for the past 5 years.Prior 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. \nMs. Janet Maggio\, M.Sc (HSE)\, MRT(N)(MR): Janet Maggio is dual certified in Nuclear Medicine and MRI and joined the CMRTO team last year from her previous roles at the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences and teaching in the Nuclear Medicine program at the Michener Institute. \nDr. David Koff\, MD FRCPC: David Koff has been Chair of the Department of Radiology at McMaster University and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Hamilton Health Sciences for the past 10 years\, Professor of radiology at McMaster University\, and founder and director of MIIRCAM\, the Medical Imaging Informatics Research Centre at McMaster\, leading research projects on radiation monitoring and integration of images in the electronic patient record. He created and is currently Chair of Canada Safe Imaging\, a joined initiative with Canadian Universities and professional associations to promote radiation safety in Canada\, aligned with the Bonn Call-for-Action and major international initiatives. For the last 20 years\, Dr. Koff’s research has centered on the electronic communication and workflow integration of medical images\, and he developed the Canadian standards on lossy compression. His current research interests are about aggregation of medical data and medical applications of nanotechnology. He has been a co-founder of IHE Canada (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise)\, and is a member of the IHE section of the Medical Informatics committee at RSNA. He is co-Chair of the IHE International Radiology Planning Committee. Dr Koff has been organizing MIIT\, the Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology conference in Canada for the past 12 years. He is also teaching leadership in healthcare using the LEADS framework. \nMs. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR: 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 an 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/radiation-safety-justification-optimization-june2019/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
CREATED:20190110T010555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T202624Z
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SUMMARY:Quality Improvement in Diagnostic Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  Residence Inn by Marriott – Ottawa Airport\, 1172 Walkley Road\,\, OTTAWA\, Ontario K1V 2P7 Map \nHotel Special Rates at the  Residence Inn by Marriott – Ottawa Airport  online booking code VCAVCAE. This offer is valid till May 1\, 2019  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended) May 10\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline May 26\, 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 Quality Improvement in Diagnostic Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1- Principles of Quality Improvement (QI)\n2- The Role of Data Analytics in QI\n3- Compassionate Patient Communication\n4- Dealing with Challenging Patients\n5- Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Diagnostic Imaging\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\, MRI\, CT\, Nuclear Medicine)\, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers\, 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- Compassionate Patient Communication \n4- Dealing with Challenging Patients\n5- Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Diagnostic Imaging\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– Mr. Alan Thibeau\, MA\, RT(NM)\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. \nMr. Alan Thibeau\, MA\, RT(NM): Following 37 years of dedicated service\, Alan retired from the Ottawa Hospital (TOH) in May 2018. In 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. He was also responsible for the safe application of x-rays throughout TOH. In June 2018\, Alan completed a Master of Education through Athabasca University. He is currently working as a Nuclear Medicine consultant\, specializing in radioimmunotherapy applications. \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: 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/quality-improvement-in-di-2019-06-02/
LOCATION:Residence Inn by Marriott – Ottawa Airport\, 1172 Walkley Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 2P7\, Canada
GEO:45.3692566;-75.6654123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence and Research in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline April 30\, 2019 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline May 14\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n \nAttendees will be provided a 20% discount coupon for the new Springer book “Analytics in Healthcare: A Practical Introduction”.\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 “AIstudent ” for 50% discount and may need to  present a copy of their student ID at the workshopvalhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research in Healthcare; the education day will cover:\n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics\n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Healthcare\n8- Prescriptive Developments in AI \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 7.75 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			Managers\, Decision Support professionals\, Information Management professionals\,  Researchers\, Students \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics \n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics\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– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Hossam Ali Hassan \, PhD\, Management Information Systems\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: 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.  \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. \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. Hossam Ali Hassan PhD\, Management Information Systems: Dr. Hossam Ali-Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Glendon College\, York University\, and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Schulich School of Business\, York University and an MBA from McGill University. His current research interests include business analytics\, data literacy\, experiential learning\, social media\, social capital\, job performance\, and crowdsourcing. He has published his findings in journals such as The Journal of Strategic Information Systems\, The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems\, The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences and The Journal of Information Systems Education. Prior to his academic career\, he worked for many years as an IT specialist and consultant. \nMr. George Gorthy\, BHA\, MBA ITM: Mr. Goerge Gorthy has earned a Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology\, Graduate Diploma in Ultrasonography\, a Bachelor of Health Administration Degree\, and Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Management).\nHe has been a Healthcare professional for 30 years with experience in the clinical world as a radiographer and sonographer.\nThe last 20 years have been spent in healthcare IT consulting\, working as a Project Engineer for Siemens Medical and for over 10 years at IBM (last 3 years within IBM Watson Health Imaging) as a Senior Solutions Consultant providing Technical and Clinical sales support for our medical imaging and AI products. \nMr. Victor Brunka\, B.A.: Mr. Victor Brunka is an artificial intelligence solutions specialist for healthcare.  With his team\, he is responsible for AIM’s software sales in North America\, Europe and Australia.  AIM’s AI technology transforms millions of clinical text documents into structured data that can be classified\, searched and analyzed. AIM provides this software to the National Cancer Institute of the United States\, 38 provincial and state agencies\, and over 400 hospitals. Victor joined AIM in 1996. In the past 20 years\, he has participated in nationwide data quality assurance projects\, as well as pilot projects for data abstracting in cancer programs and research studies. He continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge and stories of the evolution of healthcare and technology\, hoping that facilities may take advantage of the fast-growing technology to deliver more efficient and effective patient care.   \nMs. Rachel Ho B.Sc.\, MRT(R): Ms. Rachel Ho is an MRT in the past 10 years and have later joined the Clinical Informatics team for an EMR implementation project. She gained her informatics knowledge from leading software solutions training and implementation projects.\nBeing fascinated by the power of data that a healthcare professional can acquire from the available digital tools and platform\, she joined AIM as a business analyst. Her role involves in understanding hospital workflows and providing solutions from AIM that can help convert data into meaningful use.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/research-and-data-analytics-2019-05-18/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190503T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 3rd\, 2019: 3 hours Lecture webinar \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\nMonday May 6th\, 2019: 2 hours Q&A webinar\n\n\n11:00 a.m.-01:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for both webinars: $150 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access both Webinars\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 Radiographic Image assessment \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\nRadiographic Image assessment\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-may2019-3-6/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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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\nApril 27\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nApril 28\, 2019:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$250 (+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-apr2019/
LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada
GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel\, 1100 Granville Street\, VANCOUVER\, BC V6Z 2B6 + Map \n\n\n\nRegistration\n $150 (+HST)\nDeadline April 11\, 2019; 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nAbout this Face to Face Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; the tutorial objectives include:\n1.    To identify the gaps that may exist due to differences in practice from your experience and the Canadian experience in Radiography\n2.    To introduce the CAMRT Competency Profile with a focus on the Professional Practice and Patient Management Modules as applied to practice in a Canadian healthcare work environment\n3.    To develop a systematic approach to radiographic image analysis\n4.    To test your knowledge through a competency based Quiz.\n \nDownload Schedule  \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			\n1) To identify the gaps that may exist due to differences in practice from your experience and the Canadian experience in Radiography\n2) To introduce the CAMRT Competency Profile with a focus on the Professional Practice and Patient Management Modules as applied to practice in a Canadian healthcare work environment\n3) To develop a systematic approach to radiographic image analysis\n4) To test your knowledge through a competency based Quiz\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/bridging-gap-canadian-professional-practice-radiography-vancouver-april-13-2019/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites- Vancouver\, 1100 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2B6\, Canada
GEO:49.2778204;-123.1246014
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201336
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SUMMARY:Computed Tomography: Instrumentation\, Image Quality and Dose Optimization Course
DESCRIPTION:VCA Education is pleased to invite you to a course on CT in Vancouver with renowned Professor Euclid SEERAM\, PhD.\, MSc.\, BSc.\, FCAMRT author of major books adopted in education institutions around the world. \n \nVENUE: Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Ctr.\, 1100 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 2B6 Map \nHotel Special Rates at the  Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Ctr.  are available for the workshop participants. To book at the hotel\, contact the hotel and ask for the special rate for VCA education participants (group code #1478). This offer is valid till March 15\, 2019  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline March 4\, 2019\n\n\n\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline (webinar)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $250 (+HST)\nDeadline April 8\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n $205 (+HST)\nDeadline (webinar)\n\n\n  \nFor Webinar registration use the coupon code: CT-webinar After registration you will receive further information on how to access it \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 “ CT-Student ” for 20% discount for the in-person attendance and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the CT Course \nThe CT Course will focus on the essential physics and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). Attendees will learn about:\n1. CT: An Essential Overview and Significant Historical Perspectives\n2. Physical Principles-Radiation Attenuation Physics\n3. Data Acquisition Technologies\n4. Image Reconstruction\n5. Image Post-Processing\n6. Image Quality Considerations\n7. Multi-Slice CT (MSCT): Principles and Technology\n8. CT Dosimetry Fundamentals and Dose Optimization in CT\n9. Potential questions will be provided at the end of each lecture to check “students” understanding of the materials presented \nDownload Schedule  \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Course content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 8 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			Speaker\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\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. CT: An Essential Overview and Significant Historical Perspectives\n2. Physical Principles-Radiation Attenuation Physics\n3. Data Acquisition Technologies\n4. Image Reconstruction\n5. Image Post-Processing\n6. Image Quality Considerations\n7. Multi-Slice CT (MSCT): Principles and Technology\n8. CT Dosimetry Fundamentals and Dose Optimization in CT\n9. Potential questions will be provided at the end of each lecture to check “students” understanding of the materials presented\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/computed-tomography-instrumentation-image-quality-and-dose-optimization-2/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites- Vancouver\, 1100 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2B6\, Canada
GEO:49.2778204;-123.1246014
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SUMMARY:Radiographic Image Evaluation: Technical and Clinical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 6 Garamond Ct TORONTO\, ON M3C 1Z5 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadlineFebruary 17\, 2019 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline March 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. \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 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. Trauma Radiography\n6. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Chest and Abdomen\n7. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Skull/Sinuses\, Spine and Skeletal Series \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 8 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   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\n		\n\n		\n			\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\n6. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Chest and Abdomen\n5. Trauma Radiography\n7. Learn how to perform Evaluation: Clinical Considerations – Skull/Sinuses\, Spine and Skeletal Series\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\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-evaluationtechnical-and-clinical-considerations-toronto-march2019/
LOCATION:Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – Toronto\, 6 Garamond Ct\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1Z5\, Canada
GEO:43.7264546;-79.3349744
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 2nd\, 2019: 3 hours Lecture webinar \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\nSunday March 3rd\, 2019: 2 hours Q&A webinar\n\n\n11:00 a.m.-01:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n  \n\nRegistration for both webinars: $150 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access both Webinars\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 Radiographic Image assessment \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\nRadiographic Image assessment\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-march2019-2-3/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190105T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 5th\, 2019: 3 hours Lecture webinar \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\nThursday January 10th\, 2019: 1 hour Q&A webinar\n\n11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n04:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\nRegistration for both webinars\n$150 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access both Webinars\n\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 Radiographic Image assessment \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\nRadiographic Image assessment\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-jan2019/
LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181215
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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 15\, 2018:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2018:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$250 (+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-dec2018/
LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada
GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181124T164500
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SUMMARY:Interventional Radiology
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineOctober 21\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline November 18\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\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 Interventional Radiology; the education day will cover:\n1- Primer on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)\n2- Interprofessional Collaboration in Interventional Radiology\n3- Trauma Management in Interventional Radiology\n4- Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke Patients\n5- New technologies in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n6- PICC Line Insertion: A Technologist’s Perspective\n7- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology \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 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 \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Primer on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) \n2- Interprofessional Collaboration in Interventional Radiology\n3- Trauma Management in Interventional Radiology\n4- Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke Patients\n5- New technologies in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n6- PICC Line Insertion: A Technologist’s Perspective  \n7- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Debbie Tarshis \, LLB\n– Ms. Michelle Nash\, B.MRSc.\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR\n– Ms. Ling Yu \, B.M.Sc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\, CTIC (R)\n– Mr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA\n– Ms. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Debbie Tarshis\, LLB: Debbie Tarshis is counsel at the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP. WeirFoulds is a medium-sized law firm in Ontario which has provided legal services to its clients for over 150 years.\nDebbie acts as general counsel to professional regulatory bodies\, including providing ongoing advice to the Colleges’ Registrars\, boards of directors and committees on all of their policies\, procedures and programs to regulate the professions in the public interest.\nShe provides advice to the Colleges on legislative initiatives that affect their statutory mandate and the practice of the professions\, and assists in preparing submissions to government advisory bodies and legislative standing committees.\nShe also assists in the drafting and negotiation with government officials of regulations to be made under the relevant statute and their presentation to government from a policy and legal perspective.\nShe has advised newly established regulatory bodies in developing their regulatory frameworks\, by-laws and policies and procedures\, and existing regulatory bodies in adding and integrating a new profession into an existing regulatory framework. \nDebbie also provides advice on privacy law. She has developed leading expertise in the impact of privacy legislation on key stakeholders in the health care\, research\, professional regulatory and social services sector. Debbie has provided advice on the impact of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and provincial Personal Health Information Protection Act. She has provided advice to organizations on compliance with privacy legislation and the handling of privacy breaches. \nMs. Michelle Nash\, B.MRSc.\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR : Michelle Nash is a MRT at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga and specializes in Computed Tomography and Interventional Radiology. She is currently a dedicated member of the Neurointerventional Program\, with a focus on the endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences from McMaster University and has achieved both the CTIC and CIR designations from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. She is currently studying at the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education\, working towards her Master of Education.  \nMs. Ling Yu\, B.M.Sc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\, CTIC (R): Ling Yu has been a CT/angiography technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) since 2012. She has obtained her B.M.Sc.(Hons) from the University of Toronto/The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences Joint Medical Radiation Sciences Program. Since then \, she has acquired extensive angiography experience assisting alongside radiologists in procedures such as trauma embolizations\, stroke endovascular thrombolysis\, etc. She is also trained in PICC line insertions and assistance. Currently\, she is also the primary investigator of a practice-based research project in medical imaging.  She immensely enjoys reading sci/fi novels and is always deep in thought about the universe. \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. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR: 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/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence and Research in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineOctober 13\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline November 11\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nThe Radiation Technologists Week is in November Radiation Technologists can use the coupon code “rad2018 ” for 15% discount \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “analytics ” for 40% 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 Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research in Healthcare; the education day will cover:\n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics\n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics \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 7.5 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			Managers\, Decision Support professionals\, Information Management professionals\,  Researchers\, Students \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics \n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics\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– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Hossam Ali Hassan \, PhD\, Management Information Systems\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: 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.  \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. \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. Hossam Ali Hassan PhD\, Management Information Systems: Dr. Hossam Ali-Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Glendon College\, York University\, and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Schulich School of Business\, York University and an MBA from McGill University. His current research interests include business analytics\, data literacy\, experiential learning\, social media\, social capital\, job performance\, and crowdsourcing. He has published his findings in journals such as The Journal of Strategic Information Systems\, The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems\, The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences and The Journal of Information Systems Education. Prior to his academic career\, he worked for many years as an IT specialist and consultant.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/research-and-data-analytics-2018-11-17/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T080000
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SUMMARY:Radiographic Image Evaluation: Technical and Clinical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  Monte Carlo Inns – 81 Hart Dr 8 \, Barrie\, ON L4N 5M3 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineSeptember 30\, 2018 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline October 21\, 2018\, 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. \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 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 \nMonte Carlo Inns offers special accommodation rate for VCA Education day participants\, contact the hotel and ask for the special rate (705) 734-0070 \n \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\n		\n\n		\n			\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\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\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-evaluationtechnical-and-clinical-considerations/
LOCATION:Monte Carlo Inn – Barrie\, 81 Hart Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, L4N 5M3\, Canada
GEO:44.377761;-79.7104955
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181020T080000
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SUMMARY:A Holistic Approach to Breast Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineSeptember 30\, 2018 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline October 14\, 2018\, 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. \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 Breast Imaging; attendees will be able to:\n1. Understand the Unique Challenges of Breast Imaging\n2. Learn about Targeted Breast US & Breast MR Indications\n3. Learn Mammography procedures\n4. Understand Ultrasound biopsies and procedures\n5. Get acquainted with new and emerging technologies in breast imaging\n6. Learn about breast Tomosynthesis Technological considerations\n7. Appreciate Compassion in Healthcare\n8. Learn about Quality Control in Digital Mammography \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 8 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). \nFor sonographers it is considered self directed – relevant to practice CPD activity by Sonography Canada (see page 2 here). 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\n		\n\n		\n			\n1. Understand the Unique Challenges of Breast Imaging \n2. Learn about Targeted Breast US & Breast MR Indications\n3. Learn Mammography procedures\n4. Understand Ultrasound biopsies and procedures\n5. Get acquainted with new and emerging technologies in breast imaging\n6. Learn about breast Tomosynthesis Technological considerations\n7. Appreciate Compassion in Healthcare \n8. Learn about Quality Control in Digital Mammography\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Jia Inacio \, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Kavita Dhamanaskar\, MBBS\, FRCP(C)\n– Ms. Rosie Nouraini \, MRT(R)\, CRGS\, CRVS\n– Ms. Victoria Stefantschitsch\, MRT (R)\, BMRSc\n– Ms. Grace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR)\n– Mr. John R. Peacock \,CRGS\, Educator\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hons)\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R): Ms. Inacio holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto/The Michener Institute\, and Masters of Business Administration from Rotman School of Management (UofT). She has over 10 years of experience in Medical Radiation Sciences\, specialised in breast Imaging.\nJia’s work experiences come from local clinic\, regional hospitals\, as well as specialized cancer centre. Jia currently manages the Breast Health Centre at Humber River Hospital. \nDr. Kavita Dhamanaskar\, MBBS\, FRCP(C): Dr. Dhamanaskar is Site Chief of Diagnostic Imaging- West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Medical Lead\, Breast Assessment Centre of  Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. She completed her radiology residency at the B. J. Medical College\, University of Pune\, India and K.E.M hospital\, University of Pune\, India. Fellowship: Breast Imaging\, University Health Network\, University of Toronto and Abdominal Imaging\, University Health Network\, University of Toronto. \nMs. Rosie Nouraini MRT(R)\, CRGS\, CRVS: Ms. Nouraini is a Canadian Registered General and Vascular Sonographer (CRGS\, CRVS) with a back ground in Diagnostic Radiography (MRT). Rosie is currently working as a Sonographer at Mackenzie Health Hospital (MHH) where she mentors and trains students in her role as the clinical instructor. Rosie’s long carrier in imaging has given her ample opportunities to hold leadership positions both as the Senior Technologist and the Clinical Coordinator (2011-2015). Rosie’s clinical teaching experience dates back to 1997 when she was first hired at Toronto General Hospital. Since then\, she has increased her clinical and academic involvement by accepting contract positions as the clinical instructor ( The Michener Institute\, Toronto\, 2015) and lecturer ( Ultrasound and Beyond \, Toronto\, 2017). She has also volunteered in student selection process by being an interviewer at Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) at the Michener Institute (May 2015). Rosie is the proud recipient of the following awards and recognitions from The Michener Institute: 1996 ATL academic award in abdominal Sonography; 2011 values in action award for her compassion in teaching; and 2015 plaque of recognition as a valued Clinical Coordinator and partner for the initiatives she took to help make Mackenzie Health Hospital a Sonography teaching site. Rosie is a first time guest speaker at VCA. \nMs. Victoria Stefantschitsch\, MRT (R)\, BMRSc: Ms. Stefantschitsch is an MRT with approximately 10 years of experience in the field of breast imaging. She began her career as a technologist in the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital dedicated to mammography. Victoria joined GE Healthcare as an Applications Specialist in Mammography and spent six years traveling Canada supporting Technologists and Radiologists as they implemented new digital mammography equipment… In 2017 Victoria moved into a new role as the Women’s Imaging Product Manager at GE Healthcare Canada. Victoria is currently completing her Masters degree in Health Management at McMaster University. She is also an active volunteer with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences as the vice chair of the Great Pine Ridge Section and she also sits on the Board of Directors of the Association. \nMs. Grace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR): Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography and has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for six years. She holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology as well as a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute; and is also a registered technologist for both Radiography and MRI. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, diagnostic breast ultrasound under the radiologists’ supervision and also assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis. \nMr. John R. Peacock: Mr. PEACOCK graduated with Dean’s Honour’s from MoHawk College from all Healthcare programs he attended\, including both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a past recipient\, of the Upjohn Ltd Award for Patient Care and the Toshiba Canada Ltd award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound Imaging Procedures. John received invaluable clinical experience at the Henderson General Hospital (associated with the Regional Cancer Centre)\, St. Joseph’s Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton\, Ontario which is the reason he was sought out to set up and run the Community Based Ultrasound Program for Sioux Lookout Zone remote regions. On behalf of Health Canada he was recruited by former Zone Hospital\, and the University of Toronto’s Northern Medical Program in Sioux Lookout Ontario\, for a 3 month pilot project to set up the Community Outreach Ultrasound Program beginning February 1\, 1996. He decided to stay and work the program as both administrator and active sonographer because he saw the value of the program in saving mothers and their unborn children in this underserviced remote region. He worked full time for over twenty years to ensure the First Nation’s people in the Sioux Lookout Zone had quality Diagnostic Sonography in their communities\, reducing wait times and benefits similar to the rest of the country. He left that position in the spring of 2017 and now has time for his other passion of educating and spreading the word about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects trauma has on children and the adults they become on which he has a unique perspective working with this population. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R)\, 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 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/a-holistic-approach-to-breast-imaging/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ultrasound: Regulation\, Techniques and Patient Care
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 6 Garamond Ct TORONTO\, ON M3C 1Z5 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineAugust 15\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline September 16\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \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 Ultrasound: techniques\, regulation and Patient Care; attendees will be able to:\n1. Learn about Ultrasound regulation\, principles of regulation and professional accountability\n2. Learn about Liver Transplant Sonography\n3. Understand Sonographer’s Approach to Appendicitis\n4. Study the various ultrasound features of ectopic pregnancy\n5. Learn about ultrasound microbubble contrast agents and their applications\n6. Understand the Factors Affecting Ultrasound Image Quality\n7. Learn about Breast Ultrasound\n8. Increase awareness of Compassion in Healthcare and how to create a compassionate environment. \nDownload Schedule  \n  \nAccreditation \n\n \nThis 8 hours CME Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 8 Credits (Type SB=6; 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			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Sonographers\n		\n\n		\n			\n1. Learn about Ultrasound regulation\, principles of regulation and professional accountability\n2. Learn about Liver Transplant Sonography\n3. Understand Sonographer’s Approach to Appendicitis\n4. Study the various ultrasound features of ectopic pregnancy\n5. Learn about ultrasound microbubble contrast agents and their applications\n6. Understand the Factors Affecting Ultrasound Image Quality\n7. Learn about Breast Ultrasound\n8. Increase awareness of Compassion in Healthcare and how to create a compassionate environment.\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Linda Gough \,MRT(R)\, BSc.\, MPA\, Registrar & CEO CMRTO\n– Mr. Ray Lappalainen \, DMS\, RTR\, CRGS\, Director OAMRS\, CMRTO transitional Council member\n– Mr. Leonardo Faundez \, MA-Ed BSc RTNM RDMS\, CRGS CRVS\, Sonographer and Entrepreneur\n– Mr. Rosie Nouraini \,MRT(R)\, CRGS\, CRVS\n– Mr. John R. Peacock \,CRGS\, Educator\n– Mr. Anand Rattansingh \, MSc.\, RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Linda Gough : Ms. Gough is the Registrar & CEO at the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). Linda obtained her diploma in radiography from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto. In addition\, Linda holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s in Public Policy from Queen’s University in Kingston\, Ontario.\nLinda is an advocate for the self-regulation of professions and believes that by involving the professionals themselves in the development of standards used by regulators\, along with public members\, professions can effectively regulate in the public interest.\nLinda is a founding member of the Alliance of Medical Radiation Technologists Regulators of Canada and is pleased to be currently serving as its President. \nMr. Ray Lappalainen: Mr. Lappalainenhas been a sonographer for over 35 years. I have worked in various capacities in the profession: a sole sonographer in a small hospital\, sonographer in large teaching hospital\, clinical instructor\, senior sonographer in a teaching hospital\, applications specialist for an ultrasound sales company\, and an assistant manager of a diagnostic imaging department. I have been involved with ultrasound education and have had positions on the board of directors of provincial and national ultrasound associations for many years\, and I now sit on the Council of the CMRTO as one of the sonographer representatives. \nMr. Leonardo Faundez: Prof. Faundez is currently working in three roles. He is the owner/founder of Aprende Canada where I offer continuing education to sonographers. A Clinical Education Specialist at Exact Imaging in charge of the training program for users of a new transrectal ultrasound system. And a sonographer at UHN.\nProf. Faundez graduated as a Nuclear Medicine technologist in 1996 and switched to ultrasound in 1997. Worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at UHN and small healthcare facilities. He also worked as an ultrasound faculty at Michener for 10 years. He got my Master degree in education in 2008 from Central Michigan University. He enjoys travelling with my wife\, playing soccer and DJing \nMr. Ms. Rosie Nouraini: Ms. Nouraini is a Canadian Registered General and Vascular Sonographer (CRGS\, CRVS) with a back ground in Diagnostic Radiography (MRT). Rosie is currently working as a Sonographer at Mackenzie Health Hospital (MHH) where she mentors and trains students in her role as the clinical instructor. Rosie’s long carrier in imaging has given her ample opportunities to hold leadership positions both as the Senior Technologist and the Clinical Coordinator (2011-2015). Rosie’s clinical teaching experience dates back to 1997 when she was first hired at Toronto General Hospital. Since then\, she has increased her clinical and academic involvement by accepting contract positions as the clinical instructor ( The Michener Institute\, Toronto\, 2015) and lecturer ( Ultrasound and Beyond \, Toronto\, 2017). She has also volunteered in student selection process by being an interviewer at Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) at the Michener Institute (May 2015). Rosie is the proud recipient of the following awards and recognitions from The Michener Institute: 1996 ATL academic award in abdominal Sonography; 2011 values in action award for her compassion in teaching; and 2015 plaque of recognition as a valued Clinical Coordinator and partner for the initiatives she took to help make Mackenzie Health Hospital a Sonography teaching site. Rosie is a first time guest speaker at VCA. \nMr. John R. Peacock: Mr. PEACOCK graduated with Dean’s Honour’s from MoHawk College from all Healthcare programs he attended\, including both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a past recipient\, of the Upjohn Ltd Award for Patient Care and the Toshiba Canada Ltd award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound Imaging Procedures. John received invaluable clinical experience at the Henderson General Hospital (associated with the Regional Cancer Centre)\, St. Joseph’s Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton\, Ontario which is the reason he was sought out to set up and run the Community Based Ultrasound Program for Sioux Lookout Zone remote regions. On behalf of Health Canada he was recruited by former Zone Hospital\, and the University of Toronto’s Northern Medical Program in Sioux Lookout Ontario\, for a 3 month pilot project to set up the Community Outreach Ultrasound Program beginning February 1\, 1996. He decided to stay and work the program as both administrator and active sonographer because he saw the value of the program in saving mothers and their unborn children in this underserviced remote region. He worked full time for over twenty years to ensure the First Nation’s people in the Sioux Lookout Zone had quality Diagnostic Sonography in their communities\, reducing wait times and benefits similar to the rest of the country. He left that position in the spring of 2017 and now has time for his other passion of educating and spreading the word about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects trauma has on children and the adults they become on which he has a unique perspective working with this population. \nMr. Anand Rattansingh: Mr. Rattansingh Mr. Rattansingh has a Masters Degree (City University/U of London\, UK\, 2001)\, and is RDMS\, RVT\, CRGS\, CRVT\, RT. He 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.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-regulation-techniques-patient-care/
LOCATION:Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – Toronto\, 6 Garamond Ct\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1Z5\, Canada
GEO:43.7264546;-79.3349744
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180813
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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\nAugust 11\, 2018:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nAugust 12\, 2018:\n8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration \n$250 (+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/bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-2/
LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T073000
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SUMMARY:Computed Tomography: Instrumentation\, Image Quality and Dose Optimization
DESCRIPTION:VCA Education is pleased to invite you to a course on CT in Toronto with renowned Professor Euclid SEERAM\, PhD.\, MSc.\, BSc.\, FCAMRT author of major books adopted in education institutions around the world\nProf. Euclid Seerram will be signing his new book “CT at a Glance” @ this Education Day. Publisher Wiley will be available @ the event if you wish to buy a copy \n \nVENUE: Yorkville Conference Centre\, 150 Bloor Street West\, Suite 200 TORONTO\, ON M5S 2X9 Map \nHotel Special Rates at the  Holiday Inn Downtown\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto  are available for the workshop participants.\nTo book at the hotel click Holiday Inn Booking\, Special Rate \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline April 30\, 2018 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $250 (+HST)\nDeadline June 14\, 2018\, 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. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ CT-Student ” for 20% discount and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe CT Education Day will focus on the essential physics and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). Attendees will learn about:\n1. CT physical principles\n2. Data acquisition concepts\n3. Fundamentals of image reconstruction\, including iterative reconstruction.\n4. The major components of a CT scanner\n5. Image manipulation\n6. The technical principles and equipment of multi-slice CT (MSCT) systems including evolution of MSCT systems\n7. Image post-processing and image quality factors\n8. Dose optimization in CT\n9. Potential questions will be provided at the end of each lecture to check “students” understanding of the materials presented \nDownload Schedule  \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 8 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			Speaker\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\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. CT physical principles\n2. Data acquisition concepts\n3. Fundamentals of image reconstruction\, including iterative reconstruction.\n4. The major components of a CT scanner\n5. Image manipulation\n6. The technical principles and equipment of multi-slice CT (MSCT) systems including evolution of MSCT systems\n7. Image post-processing and image quality factors\n8. Dose optimization in CT\n9. Potential questions will be provided at the end of each lecture to check “students” understanding of the materials presented\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/computed-tomography-instrumentation-image-quality-and-dose-optimization/
LOCATION:150 Bloor Street West\, Suite 200\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 2X9\, Canada
GEO:43.6693139;-79.393574
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T080000
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Radiography
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Center\, 30 Carlton Street TORONTO\, ON M5B 2E9 Map \nSpecial Rates at the Hotel are available for the workshop participants; to book at the hotel click Holiday Inn Booking\, Special Rate \n  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadline April 30\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline May 20\, 2018\, 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. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student ” for 40% 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 Pediatric Radiography; attendees will be able to learn about:\n1. Health Care Consent Act\n2. The Art of Pediatric Radiography\n3. Skeletal Surveys in suspected Child Abuse\n4. Simple Yet Effective Immobilization Methods\n5. Scoliosis Imaging Using EOS System\n6. Autism\, ICT based education\, and patient Quality of Care in Diagnostic Imaging\n7. Radiation Safety in Pediatric Radiography \nDownload Schedule  \nAccreditation \n\nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7 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			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			MRTs (Radiography)\, Managers\, Radiation Safety Officers\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n1. Ms. Debbie Tarshis\, LLB\n2. Ms. Denise Carraretto\, RTR\, MRT(R)\n3. Dr. Mu’taz Alnassar MBBS\, staff Radiologist\n4. Ms. Constance Krajewski\, RTR\, MRT (R)\n5. Ms. Nazig Gabriel\, MRT (R)\n6. Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Debbie Tarshis: Debbie Tarshis is counsel at the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP. WeirFoulds is a medium-sized law firm in Ontario which has provided legal services to its clients for over 150 years.\nDebbie acts as general counsel to professional regulatory bodies\, including providing ongoing advice to the Colleges’ Registrars\, boards of directors and committees on all of their policies\, procedures and programs to regulate the professions in the public interest.\nShe provides advice to the Colleges on legislative initiatives that affect their statutory mandate and the practice of the professions\, and assists in preparing submissions to government advisory bodies and legislative standing committees.  \nMs. Denise Carraretto: Since 2009 Denise has held the position of Clinical Instructor at SickKids.  In 1989 she received her Radiological Technology Diploma from The Toronto Institute of Medical Technology (currently The Michener Institute).   She held the position of Team Leader in GI/GU X-ray and assisted in the implementation of both the Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS system.  Denise was a key resource in supporting the process changes in the transition from film to digital.\nAfter having obtained her Clinical Educators Certificate\, Denise enables students to successfully complete the Radiological Technology program by ensuring proper student orientation\, scheduling\, supervision and clinical training.  Denise also assists in providing orientation and training to new staff.  She organizes and supports continuing education opportunities to keep staff current.  She is a member of the Inter-Professional Educators team at SickKids and currently co-chairs meetings. \nDr. Mu’taz Alnassar: Dr. Alnassar is a staff pediatric radiologist at the McMaster Children’s Hospital and Assistant professor at the department of Diagnostic Imaging\, McMaster University\, Hamilton.\nHe obtained his degree in Diagnostic Imaging from Jordan\, after which he completed four years of fellowship in general pediatric radiology and pediatric neuroimaging at the hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. Dr. Alnassar was awarded the RSNA Roentgen Resident/ Fellow Research Award. \nMs. Constance Krajewski: Connie Krajewski is a technologist who has been at the Hospital for Sick Children for a number of years. She has held a variety of positions over this time and currently is a Senior Technologist and Clinical Instructor in Radiography.\nConnie has worked with the EOS System since it was first introduced at SickKids and is the resident and “go to” person. \nMs. Nazig Gabriel: Nazig is a sociable and approachable professional who has devoted herself to technology\, medicine\, and the wellbeing of people her entire life. A natural leader who strives for excellence by inspiring and motivating team members to achieve outstanding results with over five years of administrative\, coordinator\, and clinical experience. A Master of Health Informatics Candidate at the University of Toronto by day and a certified Radiological Technologist by night with both adult and pediatric experience at St Michael’s Hospital and Sick Kids\, respectively. A patient focused professional with the ability to prioritize and organize effective work flow and patient care across clinical settings. \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: 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 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.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/pediatric-radiography-education-day/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada
GEO:43.6617263;-79.3811989
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SUMMARY:Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography
DESCRIPTION:The date of this Education day has changed to May 11\, 2018 as May 13 is Mothers’ Day;\nHappy Mothers’ Day 🙂\n \nVENUE: Residence Inn by Marriott 1172 Walkley Road\, OTTAWA\, ON K1V 2P7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadline  April 15\, 2018 (extended) \n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline May 6\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student ” for 40% 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 Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography; it includes:\n1) An in-depth analysis of latest research findings about optimization of radiation exposure and image quality\n2) The role of Quality Control in optimizing radiation dose to patient and dose management in different areas (e.g. pediatric radiography\, mobile radiography)\n3) Current Global Approaches to Radiation Safety \nDownload Schedule  \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 6.25 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			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\n		\n\n		\n			\n1) Learn about the combined effects of increasing kVp and decreasing mAs to reduce patient skin dose while maintaining quality on images of the chest\, hand\, skull and pelvis.\n2) Demonstrate that high kVp and low mAs techniques can replace traditional film screen techniques thus reducing patient dose while producing image of diagnostic quality\n3) Review how radiography students\, radiographers\, radiologist and radiology residents rated the images\n4) Develop an understanding of the importance of QC in Radiation Safety.\n5) Learn about the different QC tests in digital Radiography\n6) Develop an understanding of the importance of radiation dose records for risk estimation and how it is related to ALARA.\n7) Explore new research findings in Patient dose management in different areas like pediatric\, mobile radiography and digital mammography\n8) Explore methods to educate patients about radiation doses\n9) Explore different Radiation Safety Initiatives (image gently Alliance\, Image wisely…)\n10) Explain the role of the global organizations in raising awareness about radiation Safety (ISRRT\, WHO\, IAEA\, ICRP…)\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELIZABETH LORUSSO\nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE \n\n\n MRT (MR)\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, B Appl Sc \n MRT (R)\, MSc.\n\n\n MRI Professor at Fanshawe College\n CEO VCA Education\n\n\n\nShort Biography \nMs. Liz Lorusso: Ms. Lorusso is a graduate of the Fanshawe College radiography program\, Coordinator and faculty member of the MRI program in the School of Health Sciences. She has conducted a study on reducing radiation dose levels in general x-ray imaging and presented her findings at local and international conferences and published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS). Ms. Lorusso is a recipient of the 2017 Practitioner of the year\, 2016 London Health Sciences Centre Scholarly Award; the 2015 Chair’s Award of Inspiration at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine Imaging Discovery Days; a 2015 Certificate of Merit from the Medical Imaging Congress\, and the 2015 George Reason Memorial Award and 2013 Phillips Exhibit Award in MRI – both through the annual CAMRT National Conference. Liz has represented Ontario in a three-year term on the CAMRT Board of Directors and served as an expert peer reviewer for the JMIRS editorial board for two years. At the college\, Liz is an active part of campus life – fulfilling the role of radiation safety officer since 2007\, as well as a three-year appointment to the College of Medical Radiation Technologist of Ontario (CMRTO). \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: 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). 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). She has an extensive experience as an educator. Before joining The Michener Institute in 2008\, she was an Instructor at the Radiologic Technology Training Program\, American University of Beirut-Medical Centre for ten years (1991-2001)\, and a Clinical Tutor\, Medical Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Sharjah\, UAE (2003-2004)\, she also worked as an Academic Achievement Advisor\, at the American University of Sharjah (2002-2004)\, before moving to Toronto. In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. that offers interprofessional educational workshop.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-digital-radiography-ottawa/
LOCATION:Residence Inn by Marriott – Ottawa Airport\, 1172 Walkley Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 2P7\, Canada
GEO:45.3692566;-75.6654123
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