BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VCA Education - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcaeducation.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VCA Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181217 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180615T230730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T234314Z UID:10000122-1544832000-1545004799@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Two Days - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\nDecember 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181124T164500 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180701T040515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T030354Z UID:10000117-1543046400-1543077900@vcaeducation.ca 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 GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Donway Place – toronto 8 The Donway E Toronto Ontario M3C 3R7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 The Donway E:geo:-79.3406589,43.7342394 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T164500 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180817T202222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T032710Z UID:10000133-1542441600-1542473100@vcaeducation.ca 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 GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Donway Place – toronto 8 The Donway E Toronto Ontario M3C 3R7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 The Donway E:geo:-79.3406589,43.7342394 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T164500 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180717T231324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T024741Z UID:10000118-1540627200-1540658700@vcaeducation.ca 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monte Carlo Inn – Barrie 81 Hart Dr Barrie Ontario L4N 5M3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Hart Dr:geo:-79.7104955,44.377761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181020T171500 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180619T065641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T151822Z UID:10000123-1540022400-1540055700@vcaeducation.ca 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 GEO:43.7342394;-79.3406589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Donway Place – toronto 8 The Donway E Toronto Ontario M3C 3R7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8 The Donway E:geo:-79.3406589,43.7342394 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180922T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180522T043342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T160838Z UID:10000121-1537601400-1537635600@vcaeducation.ca 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – Toronto 6 Garamond Ct Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Garamond Ct:geo:-79.3349744,43.7264546 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180813 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180417T221240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T234659Z UID:10000114-1533945600-1534118399@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Two Days - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\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 GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180616T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180110T071413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T065300Z UID:10000115-1529134200-1529170200@vcaeducation.ca 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 Bloor Street West Suite 200 Toronto Ontario M5S 2X9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 Bloor Street West\, Suite 200:geo:-79.393574,43.6693139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T165000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20180216T063357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180526T165428Z UID:10000116-1527321600-1527353400@vcaeducation.ca 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre 30 Carlton Street Toronto Ontario M5B 2E9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Carlton Street:geo:-79.3811989,43.6617263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20171028T155629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T210104Z UID:10000127-1526025600-1526056200@vcaeducation.ca 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Residence Inn by Marriott – Ottawa Airport 1172 Walkley Road Ottawa Ontario K1V 2P7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1172 Walkley Road:geo:-75.6654123,45.3692566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180415T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20171213T073010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171224T020614Z UID:10000130-1523781000-1523811600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\nRegistration \n$140 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; the tutorial objectives include:\nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\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\, Patient Management\, and Skeletal Modules as applied to practice in a Canadian healthcare work environment\n3. To develop a systematic approach to radiographic image analysis\n4. To introduce Computed Tomography image processing principles: windowing and Multiplanar reconstruction.\n5 to Review CT relational anatomy images of the head\, chest\, abdomen and pelvis\n6. To introduce common contrast media studies (barium\, iodinated)\n7. To test your knowledge through a competency based Quiz. \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 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 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/ LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180210T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20171127T190620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T041520Z UID:10000131-1518247800-1518282000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:The Role of MRI in Radiation Therapy DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Center\, 30 Carlton Street TORONTO\, ON M5B 2E9 Map \n  \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadline January 20\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline February 2\, 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 The Role of MRI in Radiation Therapy; attendees will be able to:\n1. Understand Designated MRI system in Radiation Oncology\n2. MRI Safety considerations in multidisciplinary environment\n3. Understand Image guided biopsies and brachytherapy\n4. Analyze MR-guided brachytherapy (MRgBT)\n5. Review MR-guided Prostate biopsy\n6. Learn about Transition from MR-scanner room to an integrated suite\n7. Analyze the Diagnostic Role of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents (GBCA)\n8. Examine the Classification and Properties of GBCA\n9. Examine GBCA Adverse Reaction: Prevention and Management\n10. Discuss the importance of MRI within the cancer treatment trajectory\n11. Examine and critique MRI images within oncology disease sites\n12. Examine the integration of MRI and radiation therapy treatments\n13. Describe current state challenges as radiation therapy practice incorporates MRI within processes\n14. Discuss the future of radiation therapy practice \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nhis 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 Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: MRI and Radiation Therapy Technologists\n \n\n \n \n\n\n1. Ms. Anna Simeonov\, MSc\, MRT (MR)(R)\n2. Dr. Mohamed Sakr\, PhD\, MSc\, MD (M.B.B.Ch.)\, MRT (MR)/(R)\n3. Ms. Kitty Chan\, MHSc\, Hon BSc\, MRT(T)\n4. Ms. Laura Dalimonte\, MRT(T)\, MHSc\, BSc\n5. Ms. Darby Erler\, MRT(T)\, MHSc\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Anna Simeonov: Ms. Simeonov has a Master of Applied Health Science (MRI) from Charles Sturt University-Australia\, and Bachelor of Science Degree (Radiography)\, College for Applied Health Sciences-Bulgaria. Currently she holds a position as an MRI Charge Technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital\, Department of Radiation Oncology and Lecturer\, Radiation Medicine Program University of Toronto. Anna has over 20 years of experience in radiography\, CT and clinical and research MRI. For the last 15 years specializing in MRI applications for image-guided radiation therapy and cancer treatment response. \nDr. Mohamed Sakr : Dr. Sakr ha an MD degree\, a Master in Radiodiagnosis and a PhD in MRI and Neuroimaging. After receiving his MD degree\, Dr. Sakr had 4 years residency in Radiodiagnosis at Ain Shams University Hospitals\, Egypt. Since 1995\, He worked as an Assistant Professor of Medical Imaging at the radiology Department of the Faculty of Medicine\, Ain Shams University\, Cairo\, Egypt.\nDr. Sakr has 20 Years of experience as a Consultant Radiologist and Medical Sonologist at educational\, governmental and private Hospitals and he managed Radiology Department of a group of Hospitals.\nHe received a Fellowship in Neuroimaging at MGH\, Boston\, MA\, USA. He is a Member of the ESRNM (Egyptian Society of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine). In Canada\, he us a Certified Medical Radiation Technologist in Radiography and MRI by the CAMRT and Registered as Radiography and MRI Technologist by the CMRTO. He Published scientific assays\, thesis and papers mostly related to MRI and neuroimaging with international experience in teaching and supervising radiology students. \nMs. Kitty Chan: Ms. Chan joined the Princess Margaret Hospital as a radiation therapist in 2006. She enjoys both the patient care and research aspects of radiation therapy. Kitty has worked in a combined treatment and research therapist role involving interventional MRI studies in prostate cancer. She has a vast interest in studying time and efficiency in health care\, and published an article titled “Investigating patient wait times for daily outpatient radiotherapy appointments”. She graduated from the Masters of Health Science (MHSc) degree in Radiation Sciences at the University of Toronto in 2011. As part of her Master’s research project\, she utilized the Lean Method to study the MR-guided brachytherapy process for treatment of cervical cancer. Kitty joined the brachytherapy team as a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) since 2012 and is currently taking a leadership role as the co-chair of CSRT Community of Practice at the Cancer Care Ontario. \nMs. Laura Dalimonte: Ms. Dalimonte 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. \nMs. Darby Erler: Ms. Erler is the Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist for the Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Program at the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook and an Instructor with the Department of Radiation Oncology\, University of Toronto. She is also a graduate of University of Toronto’s Master of Health Science in Medical Radiation Sciences program. Her research areas of interest include assessing clinical outcomes associated with the use of SBRT in oligometastatic disease and primary cancers\, evaluating innovations in treatment delivery and improving the patient experience with the use of patient reported outcomes. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/role-mri-radiation-therapy/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada GEO:43.6617263;-79.3811989 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre 30 Carlton Street Toronto Ontario M5B 2E9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Carlton Street:geo:-79.3811989,43.6617263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20171115T182914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T053956Z UID:10000129-1517038200-1517072400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Ultrasound : Regulation\, Techniques & Cultural Sensitivity DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor TORONTO\, ON M5C 2B8 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended)January 7\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline January 17\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\nOAMRS members have a special discount rate of 20% up till January 17\, 2018; Coupon Code: OAMRS18\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 Ultrasound: techniques\, regulation and cultural sensitivity; attendees will be able to:\n1. Learn about ultrasonographer’s responsibilities to become a member of a regulated profession.\n2. Learn about Ultrasound regulation\n3. Learn about Renal Transplant Ultrasound\n4. Understand Portal Hypertension (causes\, recognition\, 2D and Doppler findings\, scanning techniques)\n5. Understand Fetal Brain and Spine Ultrasound (identify a variety of fetal anomalies)\n6. Increase awareness and understanding of Ultrasound role in remote areas of Canada\n7. Learn about Elastography\n8. Increase their awareness of cultural sensitivity in Canadian Health Care Providers . \nDownload Schedule \nSupported by \n \n  \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 7.75 Credits (Type SB=4.75; Type RP=3). 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 ultrasonographer’s responsibilities to become a member of a regulated profession.\n2) Learn about Ultrasound regulation\n3) Learn about Renal Transplant Ultrasound\n4) Understand Portal Hypertension (causes\, recognition\, 2D and Doppler findings\, scanning techniques)\n5) Understand Fetal Brain and Spine Ultrasound (identify a variety of fetal anomalies)\n6) Increase awareness and understanding of Ultrasound role in remote areas of Canada\n7) Learn about Elastography\n8) Increase their awareness of cultural sensitivity in Canadian Health Care Providers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Debbie TARSHIS\, LLB\, chair of the Self-Regulatory Bodies Practice group\n– Mr. Tom HAYWARD\, Sonography Canada\, Executive Director\n– Mr. Greg TOFFNER\, MHS\, BSc\, RTR\, President and CEO OAMRS\n– Mr. Leonardo FAUNDEZ\, MA-Ed BSc RTNM RDMS\, CRGS CRVS\, Sonographer and Entrepreneur\n– Mr. Ray LAPPALAINEN\,RTR\, CRGS\, Director OAMRS\, Council member CMRTO\n– Mr. John R. PEACOCK\,CRGS\, Educator\n– Ms. Janice SCHARF\, BSc. RDMS\, CRGS\, FSC\, Clinical Applications Specialist\n– Mr. Bradley TIMKO\, MRT(R)\, BEd\, HBSc\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Debbie TARSHIS: Ms. 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. She 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. She 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. She 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. She 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. \nMr. Tom HAYWARD: Mr. Hayward is the Executive Director of Sonography Canada\, a position he held for four years before retiring in 2016 and has recently returned to on an interim basis. Prior to joining Sonography Canada\, Tom worked as a management consultant and prior to that held a variety of positions in strategic planning\, business plan development\, financial analysis and corporate operations across a spectrum of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. \nMr. Greg TOFFNER: Mr. TOFFNER is President and CEO of the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS). Prior to his appointment with the OAMRS\, Greg worked as full time faculty in the undergraduate Medical Radiation Sciences program at the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Hamilton; Health Services Manager at a hospital in Northwestern Ontario; and a front line Medical Radiation Technologist before that. Greg has been involved in numerous research studies that have been published and has presented across Canada and abroad. He completed a Master of Health Studies degree in 2014\, Leadership specialization at Athabasca University and completed his thesis research on Change Management. \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. Ray LAPPALAINEN: Mr. LAPPALAINEN has 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. 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. Janice SCHARF: Ms. SCHARF\nMs. SCHARF is a clinical applications specialist responsible for promoting Philips Healthcare ultrasound equipment in Canada. She works as part of an account team to ensure modality results are reached according to account plans and targets. She worked as a clinical educational and sales specialist for SonoSite\, Inc\, Canada and as associate clinical instructor in Lehigh Valley Hospital\, Department of Emergency Medicine\, Allentown\, PA. \nMr. Bradley TIMKO: Mr. TIMKO\nMr. Timko holds a current Position as Medical Radiation Technologist at Alliston Diagnostic Centre; he worked formerly as a Manager of General/interventional Radiology and CT Services at (2013-2015) and as an MRT(R) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (2007-2013). He also was a Professor of Mathematics at Confederation College and a High School teacher of Chemistry and Science. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-education-day-jan-2018/ LOCATION:20 Toronto St – Toronto\, 20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2B8\, Canada GEO:43.650244;-79.3765641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=20 Toronto St – Toronto 20 Toronto St 2nd Floor Toronto ON M5C 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor:geo:-79.3765641,43.650244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20171102T052142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T071710Z UID:10000128-1515832200-1515862800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Computed Tomography Imaging Safety & Image Quality DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Center\, 30 Carlton Street TORONTO\, ON M5B 2E9 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadline December. 20\, 2017 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline January 5\, 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 Computed Tomography Imaging: Safety & Image Quality; attendees will be able to:\n1. Understand the basic fundamentals of CT and its evolution.\n2. Understand the types of contrast media used in CT.\n3. Analyze adverse reactions and contraindications to contrast media used in CT.\n4. Understand the CT dose as compared to other diagnostic studies.\n5. Review the radiation protection principles used in CT.\n6. Understand the common artifacts in CT affecting image quality.\n7. Learn trauma imaging protocols in CT (a case study). \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 6.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n Location\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine\n \n\n \n \n1)Understand the basic fundamentals of CT and its evolution.\n2) Understand the types of contrast media used in CT.\n3) Analyze adverse reactions and contraindications to contrast media used in CT.\n4) Understand the CT dose as compared to other diagnostic studies.\n5) Review the radiation protection principles used in CT.\n6) Understand the common artifacts in CT affecting image quality.\n7) Learn trauma imaging protocols in CT (a case study).\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nMs. Jiyoti Sharma – MRT(R)\, BSc.\, MFC. \nCT Charge Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto \nShort Biographies\nMs. Sharma carries BSC in Medical Technology\, a Master degree in Finance\, and a certificate in Health Care Management.\nShe is working as a Radiological Technologist since 1999. She worked at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in India for two years before coming to Canada. After writing her CAMRT exam\, she started working at the St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Jyoti has been working in CT since 2005. She worked as a CT and Interventional Charge Technologist at Brampton Civic Hospital for two years. Currently She is working as a CT charge Technologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto and a Diagnostic Imaging assessor at Institute for Quality Management in Health (IQMH). URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/computed-tomography-imaging-toronto-jan-13-2018/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada GEO:43.6617263;-79.3811989 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre 30 Carlton Street Toronto Ontario M5B 2E9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Carlton Street:geo:-79.3811989,43.6617263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171217T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20170929T071011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T050613Z UID:10000126-1513499400-1513530000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\nRegistration \n$140 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; the tutorial objectives include:\nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography;\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\, Patient Management\, and Skeletal Modules as applied to practice in a Canadian healthcare work environment\n3. To develop a systematic approach to radiographic image analysis\n4. To introduce Computed Tomography image processing principles: windowing and Multiplanar reconstruction.\n5 to Review CT relational anatomy images of the head\, chest\, abdomen and pelvis\n6. To introduce common contrast media studies (barium\, iodinated)\n7. To test your knowledge through a competency based Quiz. \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 \n\n\n \nSHEETAL RUPARELIA MRT(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-gap-canadian-professional-practice-radiography-2/ LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20170522T063437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T235711Z UID:10000113-1510993800-1511020800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Joy At Work\, Compassion and Burnout Prevention DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor TORONTO\, ON M5C 2B8 Canada + Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n$140 (+HST)\nDeadline October 31\, 2017\n\n\nRegular Fee \n$170 (+HST)\nDeadline November 12\, 2017\, 11:59p.m.\n\n\nStudent fee \n$80 (+HST)\nDeadline November 12\, 2017\, 11:59p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nStudents need to contact directly valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca to receive a special coupon for registration. \nAbout the Education Day \nThis Interprofessional Education Day will allow you to: \n1) Learn methods that allow you to develop meaningful communication\, joy and resilience at work \n2) Understand compassion\, self-compassion and empathy and learn specific processes involved in the delivery of compassionate\, culturally competent\, care in an interprofessional team \n3) Learn Mindfulness exercises to bring inner peace into daily life and be mindful while doing everyday tasks \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 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 Health Professionals (Nurses\, Allied health professionals…)\n \n\n \n Joy At Work : On completion of this session participants will: \n\n1) Discuss meaningful communication as it relates to joy in your work.\n2) Highlight the need for meaningful and sustainable communication within our areas of work and beyond\n3) Develop an understanding of self-awareness in your role and how you contribute to the culture of your team\n4) Discuss how your team defines success in joy within your workplace.\n5) Discover how to create a safe culture for sharing\, empathy and understanding within your work environment\n6) Determine what psychological safety would look and feel like and how to foster it.\n7) Develop an understanding of emotional intelligence and how to get support when needed\n8) Develop a toolkit for your personal resilience\n\nCompassion : On completion of this session participants will: \n\n1) Answer the question as to why people in caring professions cease to show care.\n2) Define the differences between compassion and empathy and why it matters\n3) Discuss specific processes involved in the delivery of compassionate care within the clinical environment\n4) Understand their roles and approaches to patients and families faced with difficult clinical dilemmas (cancer diagnosis; death of a loved one; loss of a child).\n5) Discuss diversity as a key component in the provision of culturally competent care\n6) Discuss the role of different care providers in the interprofessional team approach to care giving.\n7) Recognize the need to explore self compassion as clinical practitioners\n\nBurnout Prevention : On completion of this session participants will learn: \n\n1) What are the benefits of being mindful to the brain.\n2) A few practical exercises to bring mindfulness and inner peace into their days\n3) How to be mindful while doing everyday tasks\n4) How to be grounded and in the present moment.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\nMS. SUSAN WOOLLARD\nRN\, MAEd\, ENC(c)\, CHE \nProgram Director Medical and Elder Care Program\nNorth York General Hospital\n \nDr. LESLEY BEAGRIE\nPhD Nursing \nAssociate Professor –\nCo-Chair\, Mental Health Steering Committee – \nYork University\n \nDr. SILVINA GALPERIN\nC. Psych. \nClinical and Counseling Psychologist\nCertified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CACBT-ACTCC)\nCBT Psychology for Personal Development URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/compassion/ LOCATION:20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2B8\, Canada GEO:43.650244;-79.3765641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=20 Toronto St 2nd Floor Toronto ON M5C 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor:geo:-79.3765641,43.650244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20170708T012439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T165046Z UID:10000124-1509177600-1509206400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Holiday Inn Barrie Hotel and Conference Centre\n20 Fairview Rd\, BARRIE\, ON L4N 4P3 Canada + Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $140 (+HST)\n Extended Deadline Sep. 25\, 2017\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $170 (+HST)\nDeadline October 22\, 2017\, 11:59p.m.\n\n\n\n \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 \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\nELIZABETH LORUSSO MRT (MR)\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, B Appl Sc; MRI Professor at Fanshawe College\n\n\n\n\nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-barrie/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Hotel – Barrie\, 20 Fairview Rd\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 4P3\, Canada GEO:44.3615336;-79.6965384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holiday Inn Hotel – Barrie 20 Fairview Rd Barrie ON L4N 4P3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Fairview Rd:geo:-79.6965384,44.3615336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20170522T064409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T184511Z UID:10000111-1506758400-1506787200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed… meet us in Barrie: \nVENUE: 20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor TORONTO\, ON M5C 2B8 Canada + Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n$140 (+HST)\nDeadline August 15\, 2017\n\n\nRegular Fee \n$170 (+HST)\nDeadline September 24\, 2017\, 11:59p.m.\n\n\n\n  \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 \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\nELIZABETH LORUSSO MRT (MR)\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, B Appl Sc; MRI Professor at Fanshawe College\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-toronto/ LOCATION:20 Toronto St – Toronto\, 20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2B8\, Canada GEO:43.650244;-79.3765641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=20 Toronto St – Toronto 20 Toronto St 2nd Floor Toronto ON M5C 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Toronto St\, 2nd Floor:geo:-79.3765641,43.650244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T215644 CREATED:20170822T195055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T052136Z UID:10000125-1505048400-1505062800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:VENUE: 1 Overland Dr. TORONTO\, ON M3C 2C3 + Map \n\n\n\nRegistration \n$80 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the 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 \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 \n\n\n \nSHEETAL RUPARELIA MRT(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-gap-canadian-professional-practice-radiography/ LOCATION:Better Living – The Donway W Toronto\, 1 Overland Dr.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 2C3\, Canada GEO:43.7324815;-79.3467684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Better Living – The Donway W Toronto 1 Overland Dr. Toronto Ontario M3C 2C3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Overland Dr.:geo:-79.3467684,43.7324815 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR