BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VCA Education - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VCA Education X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vcaeducation.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VCA Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T155500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220610T112309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T115306Z UID:10000216-1666448100-1666454100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dual Energy Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct. 22nd\, 2022\n\n\n2:15 p.m.-3:55 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nRegister below and Enrol the webinar for free using the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zrha59mPRbiXwtv9WtAkZg \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics \n– Explain what is dual-energy subtraction (DES) X-ray\,\n– Describe the limitations of the old DES techniques\n– Describe how a single-exposure detector can overcome these limitations. \n2- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n– Learn about current applications of dual-energy X-ray in chest imaging.\n– Discuss the subtraction technique of bones from soft tissues and its importance in delineating lesions. \n3- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\n– Identify the specifics of dual-energy images interpretation.\n– Describe the clinical benefits in the detection of several conditions such as small nodules identification\, pneumonia\, pneumothorax and coronary calcifications. \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nKarim S. Karim\, PhD\, PEng\, MBA: SKarim has developed novel X-ray imaging devices and systems since 1998. He has supported two start-ups (Ignis Innovation and Ultrascan) and founded two companies (ActivPixel and KA Imaging) in the past two decades. He has raised more than $15M in research grant funding\, trained over 40 PhD and MASc students\, has co-authored 250+ publications and 50+ patents. Some of the X-ray circuit technology he developed is now used in ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. \nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R): Jay is designated MRT with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)\, having worked at hospitals and private imaging facilities for the past years. Jay has a strong background in general radiography\, gastric fluoroscopy\, orthopaedic intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy\, CT\, and portable trauma radiography in ER settings. He is also experienced in infection control. Before joining KA Imaging as an Applications Specialist\, he worked on the frontlines\, providing X-ray exams and CT scans to patients suffering from COVID-19. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/dual-energy-radiography-live-webinar-oct-22-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T141000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220511T210842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T154846Z UID:10000218-1666434600-1666447800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Digital Image Processing - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct. 22th\, 2022\n\n\n12:00 pm -2:10 pm EST (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 22\, 2022\n\n\n\nNo more registration; to join the webinar just copy the link below into your browser\, fill your information and join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4sKYlszcQ9S_ZJQLMxx2JQ\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on Digital Image Processing in Medical Imaging ; the webinar will cover: \n\nImage processing: A Characteristic Feature of Digital Imaging Modalities\nWhat is Digital Image Processing?\nDigital Image Acquisition Technologies\nBrief Historical Perspectives\nWhy Digital Image Processing?\nThe Image Domain Concept\nClasses of Image Processing\nImage Processing Operations: A Conceptual Overview\nImage Compression Basics\nCommercial Image Processing Software for Medical Imaging\nUse of Image Processing in Dose Optimization\nImage Processing: An Essential Tool for All of Us\n\nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy\, MRI\, Ultrasound\, and Nuclear Medicine \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nImage processing: A Characteristic Feature of Digital Imaging Modalities\nWhat is Digital Image Processing?\nDigital Image Acquisition Technologies\nBrief Historical Perspectives\nWhy Digital Image Processing?\nThe Image Domain Concept\nClasses of Image Processing\nImage Processing Operations: A Conceptual Overview\nImage Compression Basics\nCommercial Image Processing Software for Medical Imaging\nUse of Image Processing in Dose Optimization\nImage Processing: An Essential Tool for All of Us\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT: Dr. Seeram serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/digital-image-processing-live-webinar-oct22-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T130500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220615T123731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T162954Z UID:10000210-1665824400-1665839100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Ultrasound-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct 15th\, 2022 \n\n\n9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Webinar \nThe focus of this Ultrasound webinar is on: \n1- Sonographic Evaluation of Holoprosencephaly\n– Assessing normal brain anatomy in fetal development with ultrasound\n– Reviewing the sonographic findings of holoprosencephaly\n– Discussing the types of holoprosencephaly\n– General prognosis and management\n– Related/differential disorders of prosencephalic midline development \n2- Shoulder Ultrasound -Interesting Cases\n– Teview interesting cases of ultrasound of shoulder ultrasound and common pitfalls in assessment\n– Be aware of normal variants\n– Know about lower extremity venous scanning techniques\n– Tips for some common challenges\n \n3- Appendicitis Ultrasound – Interesting Cases\n– review the occurrence of appendicitis in unusual circumstances and common pitfalls in assessment \n4- How good of a communicator and patient care provider must a sonographer be?\n– Review and discuss communication skills a sonographer needs to have\n– Review and discuss patient care skills a sonographer needs to have\n– Patient care versus patient experience\n– What does the literature say?\n– What are patient expectations when going for an ultrasound examination?\n– Tips on how to be better at communicating and providing proper patient care \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 4 Credits (Type SB=3; Type RP=1). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sonographers\n \n\n \n \nSonographic Evaluation of Holoprosencephaly\nShoulder Ultrasound -Interesting Cases\n Appendicitis Ultrasound – Interesting Cases\nHow good of a communicator and patient care provider must a sonographer be?\nBest Practice Reprocessing for Ultrasound Probes in Canada\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS\nGlenn Gabrielpillai\, Sonographer\, B Sc.\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT\nLeonardo Faundez\, MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS\n\nShort Biographies \nSarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS: Sarah graduated from McMaster University’s Medical Radiation Sciences program in 2017 under the Ultrasound specialty. She was then hired at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she has worked for 5 years. Through her experience at this centre she was trained in the specialties: pediatric ultrasound and high-risk obstetrical ultrasound. She continues to learn and grow her skill daily with the very talented team of sonographers\, radiologists\, and MFM obstetricians she works with. \nGlenn Gabrielpillai\, Sonographer\, B Sc.\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT: Glen has been a credentialed sonographer for 10 years\, graduating in 2011 from the Michener Institute. He has worked at numerous sites across Ontario\, including hospitals and clinics. He  has also taught at the Canadian National Institute of Health as an instructor for their DMS program. Since then\, he has been working at St. Michael’s as a sonographer as well as an educator\, both to residents and Michener/McMaster students. \nLeonardo Faundez\, MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS: Leonardo has been in the ultrasound field for more than 20 years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer. He graduated as a Ultrasound Technologist in 1997. He worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at University Health Network (UHN) and small healthcare facilities in Toronto\, Canada. He also worked as an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN for 10 years. He has a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University. He has presented at several national and provincial conferences on several sonography topics and volunteered as the Vascular Editor of the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) for 2 years. Leonardo is also the founder and owner of Aprende Canada where he offers ultrasound continuing education. He currently is the Ultrasound Lead Instructor in the Ultrasound Program at Anderson College. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-live-webinar-october-15-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T134000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220319T124709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161751Z UID:10000187-1664625600-1664631600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Patient Care - Dementia Care in Medical Imaging-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOctober 1\, 2022\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- To enhance the understanding of dementia\n2- To discuss patients’ perspectives on their care\n3- To consider the challenges faced by MRTs during imaging of patients with dementia\n4- To propose a package of measures to further enhance the care of patients with dementia\n \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All Health Professionals\n \n\n \n \nTo enhance the understanding of dementia\nTo discuss patients’ perspectives on their care\nTo consider the challenges faced by MRTs during imaging of patients with dementia\nTo propose a package of measures to further enhance the care of patients with dementia\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nProfessor Mark F. McEntee\, BSc (Hons)\, PhD\, F(IIRRT)\, SF(HEA) – Chair of Diagnostic Radiography. Mark is the Chair of Diagnostic Radiography at University College Cork and the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS). When his mother was diagnosed with Dementia in 2010 he realised how little work had been done on caring for patients with Dementia during imaging. He has subsequently carried out focus groups with patients and radiographers in Australia and Ireland and has written and presented on the subject. These talks will focus on translating research into practical guidance for MRTs. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/patient-care-dementia-care-in-medical-imaging-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221001T104000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220604T124005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T124124Z UID:10000215-1664614800-1664620800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Patient Care - Responding Effectively to the Angry Patient-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct. 1st\, 2022\n\n\n9:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Review common triggers for patients\n2- Outline best practices on how to respond effectively to angry patients\n– Body Language\n– Word choice\n– Empathy\n– Safety\n3- Facilitate case-based scenarios \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All Health Professionals\n \n\n \n \nReview common triggers for patients\nOutline best practices on how to respond effectively to angry patients\nFacilitate case-based scenarios\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nKerry Maddix\, M.Ed\, MHM\,  MRT(T). Kerry Maddix is an experienced radiation therapist\, facilitator and educator. She holds a Masters in Adult Education as well as Healthcare Management. She has worked in Canada and internationally which provides her with a unique and enriched perspective on education and healthcare. Her primary areas of focus are improving the student learning experience. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/patient-care-responding-effectively-to-the-angry-patient-live-webinar-october2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220528T125534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161003Z UID:10000217-1660838400-1660939200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday august 18\, 2022: 3.5 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nWebinar 2: Friday August 19\, 2022: 4 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives 1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile 2-Professional Practice. 3-Patient Management 4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice 5-Operation of Equipment 6-Procedure Management Download Schedule Scroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n \n \n \n Audience\n \n \n Objectives\n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-summer2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220909T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220528T124658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T162715Z UID:10000219-1659175200-1662726600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting July 30\, 2022\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nHena Jetha\, MSc. SMART\, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography\, Clinical Research\, Patient Care\, Supervisory Skills\, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-summer2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220701T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220930T235900 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220704T203326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T173257Z UID:10000212-1656633600-1664582340@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Special Offer - All events Fall 2022 DESCRIPTION:VCA 5th Anniversary Special Offer\n\nPay $75 (+HST) and Attend All approved Live Webinars/CPDs in Fall 2022 \nBridging the Gap Webinars are not included\nCertificate of Attendance of an event will be issued when you attend it entirely. \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nSee the list of Webinars below \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/special-offer-all-events-fall-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220604T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220204T170647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161805Z UID:10000196-1654336800-1654336800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Biopsy under DBT guidance -Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nJune 4th\, 2022\n\n\n10:00 p.m.-11:10 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Apparatus of DBT guided biopsy\n2- Procedure of DBT guided biopsy\n3- Advantages and disadvantages of DBT guided biopsy\n4- Role of technologists during the course of DBT guided biopsy \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1 hour Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nApparatus of DBT guided biopsy\nProcedure of DBT guided biopsy\nAdvantages and disadvantages of DBT guided biopsy\nRole of technologists during the course of DBT guided biopsy\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nGrace Ming Yan Kwong\,  MRT(R)(MR)(DMS)\, CBID: Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography.  Grace is a registered technologist with CMRITO for Radiography\, MRI and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, breast ultrasound examinations and assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis.  She has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for ten years.  Grace holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology from University of Toronto\, a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute and a Certificate in Breast Imaging – Diagnostic from CAMRT. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-biopsy-under-dbt-guidance-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T144000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220204T161548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T161815Z UID:10000185-1653742800-1653748800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Pediatric MRI – Challenges and Opportunities- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday May. 28\, 2022\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar; \nWebinar Objectives\n1- Learn techniques and tricks that help children (especially those below 12 years of age) in getting a diagnostic MRI Test\n2- Equipment that is helpful and what is not\n3 -Communication with various ages of Children\n4- Infants Feed and Sleep Technique\n5- General Anaesthesia Process\n6- Usage of Child Life and other helpful distraction aids\n7- MRI scanning of Neonates and equipment used\n8- Interesting case studies \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance.Attendance of the entire webinar is required to receive a certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n MRI Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\nLearn techniques and tricks that help children (especially those below 12 years of age) in getting a diagnostic MRI Test\nEquipment that is helpful and what is not\nCommunication with various ages of Children\nInfants Feed and Sleep Technique\nGeneral Anaesthesia Process\nUsage of Child Life and other helpful distraction aids\nMRI scanning of Neonates and equipment used\nInteresting case studies\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nStephanie Holowka  M.R.T.(R)\, M.R.T.(MR)\,  MRSO (MRSC™): Stephanie is a Medical Radiation Technologist.  She has been an employee of the Hospital for Sick Children for over 35 years. She completed her diploma in Diagnostic Radiography at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences in Toronto\, Canada.  Her entire professional career has been at the Hospital for Sick Children.  She has worked in several modalities including Computerized Tomography\, Magnetic Resonance Imaging\, Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and Computer Navigation in Neurosurgery.   Stephanie works as the primary MRI Safety Officer at the Hospital for Sick Children. She is an experienced lecturer.  She has co-authored and collaborated on over 30 publications and three text books. In 2005\, Stephanie was awarded the Alumnae of Distinction Award by her training school—the Michener Institute. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/pediatric-mri-challenges-and-opportunities-may2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T111000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220204T152948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T153218Z UID:10000197-1653728400-1653736200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:CT - Adaptive Imaging Protocols - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay 28th\, 2022\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe CT Course will focus on the essential physics and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). Attendees will learn about:\n1. Understanding the basic principles of Computed Tomography\n2. Knowledge of what is required of both the technologist and the patient for a successful CT scan\n3. Understanding different types of patients who require adaptations to standard CT protocols\n4. Methods of adaption to various patient conditions and circumstances\n5. Understanding what is considered a gold standard for various scan protocols \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Course content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\n1. Understanding the basic principles of Computed Tomography\n2. Knowledge of what is required of both the technologist and the patient for a successful CT scan\n3. Understanding different types of patients who require adaptations to standard CT protocols\n4. Methods of adaption to various patient conditions and circumstances\n5. Understanding what is considered a gold standard for various scan protocols\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nShort Biographies \nJennifer 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. Jenny has over eight years of hospital and private clinic Radiography Department experience\, including Accident & Emergency. She quickly achieved promotion to Band 6 (Senior UK) Radiographer and was then put in charge of paediatric imaging for all imaging modalities\, but with specific focus in Non-Accidental Trauma. Her most recent employer was the prestigious Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury\, England. While in this senior position\, Jenny was trained in Computed Tomography (CT)\, interventional procedures\, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\, and holds a certificate in Intravenous (IV) Cannulation\, allowing her to administer contrast media along with other drugs used to facilitate scans. Having returned to Canada after a 20-year absence\, Jenny completed the requirements of CAMRT to transfer her UK qualifications to work as a Canadian MRT. She is now a member in good standing with CMRITO working at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. \nMeghan Van den Oetelaar\, MRT(R)\, RTR\, CTIC candidate: Meghan Van den Oetelaar graduated with honours from her Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology through Fanshawe College. During her training at University Hospital in London\, she realized her passion for teaching while mentoring new students in the hospital. This spiked her commitment to enhance her knowledge through continuing education and share information with others throughout her career. She currently works at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre\, specializing in Computed Tomography while also working in General Radiography\, Fluoroscopy and the Operating Room. She provides lessons in Computed Tomography for the students in order to better prepare them for their clinical experience and enrich their knowledge.  Meghan strongly believes in the importance of continuous professional development and has paired with VCA education to be able to assist in this with other Medical Radiation Technologist’s. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ct-adaptive-imaging-protocols-may-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220521T104000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220204T153253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T164228Z UID:10000201-1653123600-1653129600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Patient Care - Responding Effectively to the Angry Patient-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay. 21st\, 2022\n\n\n9:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Review common triggers for patients\n2- Outline best practices on how to respond effectively to angry patients\n– Body Language\n– Word choice\n– Empathy\n– Safety\n3- Facilitate case-based scenarios \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All Health Professionals\n \n\n \n \nReview common triggers for patients\nOutline best practices on how to respond effectively to angry patients\nFacilitate case-based scenarios\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nKerry Maddix\, M.Ed\, MHM\,  MRT(T). Kerry Maddix is an experienced radiation therapist\, facilitator and educator. She holds a Masters in Adult Education as well as Healthcare Management. She has worked in Canada and internationally which provides her with a unique and enriched perspective on education and healthcare. Her primary areas of focus are improving the student learning experience. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/patient-care-responding-effectively-to-the-angry-patient/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220507T175000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220204T152741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T123309Z UID:10000194-1651933800-1651945800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Ultrasound-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMay 7th\, 2022 \n\n\n2:30 p.m.-5:50 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\nFREE WEBINAR\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nEnrol in the webinar using this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OnY1Ku9bR96iyt02gKevYA \nAbout the Webinar \nThe focus of this Ultrasound webinar is on: \n1- Fetal Cardiac Views\n– Review of the standard cardiac views for prenatal assessment of the fetal heart\n– Optimization of imaging\n– What to look for in your standard images\n– How to go above and beyond in your assessment \n2-Push and Squeeze. The Lower Extremity Venous Challenge\n– Be familiar with lower extremity venous anatomy\n– Be aware of normal variants\n– Know about lower extremity venous scanning techniques\n– Tips for some common challenges\n \n3- Best Practice Reprocessing for Ultrasound Probes in Canada\n– Analyze recent research documenting patient outbreaks and infection risks related to improper ultrasound probe reprocessing\n– Identify Federal guidelines (Health Canada)\, National standards (CSA) and the Spaulding classification system that define the disinfection requirements for endocavitary and external ultrasound probes\n– Describe the steps required for reprocessing ultrasound probes including cleaning\, disinfection\, storage and traceability\n– Identify factors that are important in the implementation of a high level disinfection workflow at a healthcare facility \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day Content has been accredited by Sonography Canada; it has been assigned 3 Credits (Type SB=3; Type RP=0). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sonographers\n \n\n \n \nFetal Cardiac Views\nPush and Squeeze- The Lower Extremity Venous Challenge\nBest Practice Reprocessing for Ultrasound Probes in Canada\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS\nSara Laranjeiro\, Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC\nLeonardo Faundez\, MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS\n\nShort Biographies \nSarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS: Sarah graduated from McMaster University’s Medical Radiation Sciences program in 2017 under the Ultrasound specialty. She was then hired at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she has worked for 5 years. Through her experience at this centre she was trained in the specialties: pediatric ultrasound and high-risk obstetrical ultrasound. She continues to learn and grow her skill daily with the very talented team of sonographers\, radiologists\, and MFM obstetricians she works with. \nSara Laranjeiro\, Clinical Applications Specialist\, MRT(R)\,CTIC: Sara began her career in healthcare as a Radiological Technologist working in various healthcare settings. She recently decided to apply her healthcare knowledge in new ways and has transitioned into a role with Nanosonics\, where she is a Clinical Applications Specialist. Nanosonics is the manufacture of devices used for High Level Disinfection of ultrasound probes and Sara’s role is to install the products and train users. She is also involved in educating others on the need of high level disinfection in healthcare and is passionate about ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. \nLeonardo Faundez\, MA-Ed BSc DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS: Leonardo has been in the ultrasound field for more than 20 years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer. He graduated as a Ultrasound Technologist in 1997. He worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at University Health Network (UHN) and small healthcare facilities in Toronto\, Canada. He also worked as an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN for 10 years. He has a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University. He has presented at several national and provincial conferences on several sonography topics and volunteered as the Vascular Editor of the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) for 2 years. Leonardo is also the founder and owner of Aprende Canada where he offers ultrasound continuing education. He currently is the Ultrasound Lead Instructor in the Ultrasound Program at Anderson College. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-live-webinar-may-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T163500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20211124T212609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T135654Z UID:10000189-1650726000-1650731700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dual Energy Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nApril. 23rd\, 2022\n\n\n3:00 p.m.-4:35 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics \n– Understand what is dual-energy subtraction (DES) X-ray\n– Overview the limitations of the old DES techniques\n– Understand how a single-exposure detector can overcome these limitations \n2- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n– Learn more about current applications of dual-energy X-ray \n3- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\n– Understand the specifics of dual-energy images interpretation\,\n– Overview the clinical benefits in the detection of several conditions such as small nodules identification\, pneumonia\, pneumothorax\, coronary calcifications \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nKarim S. Karim\, PhD\, PEng\, MBA: SKarim has developed novel X-ray imaging devices and systems since 1998. He has supported two start-ups (Ignis Innovation and Ultrascan) and founded two companies (ActivPixel and KA Imaging) in the past two decades. He has raised more than $15M in research grant funding\, trained over 40 PhD and MASc students\, has co-authored 250+ publications and 50+ patents. Some of the X-ray circuit technology he developed is now used in ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. \nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R): Jay is designated MRT with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)\, having worked at hospitals and private imaging facilities for the past years. Jay has a strong background in general radiography\, gastric fluoroscopy\, orthopaedic intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy\, CT\, and portable trauma radiography in ER settings. He is also experienced in infection control. Before joining KA Imaging as an Applications Specialist\, he worked on the frontlines\, providing X-ray exams and CT scans to patients suffering from COVID-19. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/dual-energy-radiography-live-webinar-april-23-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220405T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220411T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220218T191702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T203759Z UID:10000186-1649174400-1649664000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Tuesday April 5th\, 2022: 3.5 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nWebinar 2: Tuesday April 12th\, 2022: 3.5 hours \n\n\n4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details. If you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives 1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile 2-Professional Practice. 3-Patient Management 4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice 5-Operation of Equipment 6-Procedure Management Download Schedule Scroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n \n \n \n Audience\n \n \n Objectives\n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n VALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE MRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n HASSAN AL KHALIDI MRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-april-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220505T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20220111T221130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T203638Z UID:10000190-1648288800-1651753800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting March. 26\, 2022\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca.\nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Professor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nValentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography-spring2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220305T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20211124T131758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T133755Z UID:10000195-1646481600-1646492400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Research In Medical Imaging - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nMarch  5th\, 2022\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: March 5\, 2022\n\n\n\n  \nIn order to access the webinar\, please enroll your name by clicking on the link below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TFRPThiwSlybpXRUEGL-_Q \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe Course will focus on Research in Medical Imaging. Attendees will learn about:\n1. The Nature and Scope of Research\n2. Quantitative Research\n3. Qualitative Research\n4. Data Collection\n5. Data Analysis\n6. Result Interpretation \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Course content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.0 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy\, Nuclear Medicine\, MRI and Sonography\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\nThe Nature and Scope of Research\nQuantitative Research\nQualitative Research\nData Collection\nData Analysis\nResult Interpretation\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nShort Biographies \nAndrew England\, BSc\, PgCert\, MSc\, PhD: Dr. Andrew England is a Senior Lecturer in Radiography in the UK.  His work focuses upon radiography education and research into the areas of dose optimisation\, digital radiography\, CT and mammography.  He has trained an increasing number of diagnostic radiography students over the years and lectures nationally and internationally on a broad spectrum of topics.  He has served as an investigator on several research studies and has received grant funding from the UK National Institute for Health Research\, Society & College of Radiographers and Pharma.  Dr England is also actively involved with the European Federation of Radiographer Societies and is currently the Chair of their Educational Wing Management Team. \nMarc McEntee\, BSc (Hons)\, PhD\, F(IIRRT)\, SF(HEA): Professor McEntee is Head of the Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy and Chair of Radiography at UCC and course Director for the MSCDR and MSCRT. He is one of the world’s top Medical Radiation Scientists. His publications involve exploring novel technologies and techniques that enhance the detection of clinical indicators of disease\, whilst minimising risk to the patient. He is recognized as a leader in clinical translation of medical imaging optimization and radiological perception. His research has been disseminated through major international imaging meetings including the annual meetings of the Radiological Society of North America\, European Congress\, UK Radiological Congress\, International Society of Optical Engineering and Medical Imaging Perception Society. He is the recipient of 10 highly prestigious awards. In total\, he has published over 200 original papers in the highest-ranked radiological journals. He has generated $1.8m in funding from bodies. He has published ver 250 peer-reviewed scientific papers. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy. He was Health Sciences Research Supervisor of the Year at the University of Sydney in 2018 and Australian University teacher of the year 2017 and Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Teaching in 2014. ‍Prof McEntee’s research interests include breast density assessment\, optimisation of breast cancer detection\, medical image perception\, diagnostic reference levels in CT and x-ray examinations\, optimisation of radiation dose and image quality\, optimisation of soft copy displays\, the ambient environment and lighting conditions for radiological reporting\, and image quality measurement. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/research-in-medical-imaging-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210906T114614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T125146Z UID:10000208-1638975600-1639074600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Wednesday Dec 8th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar 2: Thursday Dec 9th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n6-Procedure Management \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-dec-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210906T114015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T192655Z UID:10000207-1638007200-1641650400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:A Series of 12 Live Webinars - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography DESCRIPTION:A Series of 12 LIVE Webinars Starting Nov. 27\, 2021\n(schedule below)\nPay once for the 12  webinars\nand attend until you pass the Certification Exam \n\n\n\nSingle webinar registration:\n4hrs: $100 (+HST)  5hrs: $120 (+HST)\n\n\nAll 12 Webinars registration: $744 (+HST)\n\n\n\n\n\n4hr Webinar: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n5hr Webinar: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access to the Webinars\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAt the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. \nTo register for specific webinars only\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAlso VCA Education offers private individual webinars tailored to your needs\, email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nFor MRI and Radiation Therapy exam preparation email valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca for more information. \nAbout the Webinars \nThe focus of these webinars for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in Radiography; \n \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT)\n \n\n \n Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. \nProfessor Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT\, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia.\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. \nRalph Berzghal\, MRT(R)\,  Ralph received his diploma in Radiologic Technology from the American University of Beirut. He worked a couple of years in Beirut in MRI\, CT scan as well as General Radiography. In 2009\, he moved to Dubai and became a Manager of a Radiology Department in one of the leading medical groups in the country.  Beside his management position\, he was appointed as a Chair of Radiation Protection committee for our group of 2 Hospitals and 11 clinics. In 2017\, he graduate with a MSc degree in International Management from the University of Liverpool in UK. In 2017\, he moved to Canada and got his certification with CAMRT in the discipline of Radiography. He worked at the Toronto General Hospital in CT and General radiography. Currently\, he is working at the Toronto Western Hospital in General Radiography. \n \n\n \n At the end of each webinar you will have a Competency Based QUIZ. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-series-of-12-live-webinars-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-in-radiography/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211127T120500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210906T122107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T134840Z UID:10000191-1638003600-1638014700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Ultrasound-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNovember 27th\, 2021 \n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for DMS in CANADA\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Ultrasound webinar is on: \n1- Ultrasound of Hernias\n– understand the anatomy\, pathology and techniques of scanning abdominal and inguinal hernias \n2-Interesting Cases of Thrombosis\n– discuss cases of deep venous thrombosis and portal vein thrombosis\n \n3- Placenta Accreta Spectrum\n– Assessment and sonographic appearance of a normal placenta\n– Risk factors for placenta accreta and when to assess via ultrasound\n– Explanation of the placenta accreta spectrum and how to assess for it\n– Other diagnostic tests used for assessment\n– Management of placenta accreta once noted \nDownload Schedule \nAccreditation \n \nThe accreditation process from Sonography Canada ; is underway. We provide certificate of attendance. \n\n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sonographers\n \n\n \n \nUltrasound of Hernias\nInteresting Cases of Thrombosis\nPlacenta Accreta Spectrum\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Sarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS\nMr. Glenn Gabrielpillai\, B Sc.\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Sarah Zuccolo\, CRGS\, RDMS\, DMS: Sarah graduated from McMaster University’s Medical Radiation Sciences program in 2017 under the Ultrasound specialty. She was then hired at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she has worked for 3 years. Through her experience at this centre she was trained in the specialties: pediatric ultrasound and high-risk obstetrical ultrasound. She continues to learn and grow her skill daily with the very talented team of sonographers\, radiologists\, and MFM obstetricians she works with. \nMr. Glenn Gabrielpillai\, B Sc.\, RMT (DMS)\, CRGS\, RDMS\, RVT: Glen has been a credentialed sonographer for 10 years\, graduating in 2011 from the Michener Institute. He has worked at numerous sites across Ontario\, including hospitals and clinics. He  has also taught at the Canadian National Institute of Health as an instructor for their DMS program. Since then\, he has been working at St. Michael’s as a sonographer as well as an educator\, both to residents and Michener/McMaster students. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ultrasound-live-webinar-nov-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211120T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210830T183013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T195457Z UID:10000193-1637418600-1637418600@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:CT Protocols and Dose Optimization - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov  20th\, 2021\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov 20\, 2021\n\n\n\nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe CT Course will focus on the essential physics and technological aspects of Computed Tomography (CT). Attendees will learn about:\n1. Radiation Risks: A Rationale for Dose Optimization\n2. The ICRP Radiation Protection Philosophy\n3. The CT Imaging System-Overview\n4. CT Dosimetry Basics\n5. CT Dose Values – Trends\n6. Factors Affecting the Dose to the Patient\n7. Innovative Technical Developments in CT resulting in Higher Dose Efficiency\n8. Dose Optimization Checklist\n9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential for Dose Optimization\n10. Optimization of Radiation Protection in CT\n11. CT Chest\, Abdomen and Pelvis\n12. CT Protocol Guide \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Course content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists: Radiography\, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\n1. Radiation Risks: A Rationale for Dose Optimization\n2. The ICRP Radiation Protection Philosophy\, with a focus on Optimization\n3. The CT Imaging System-Overview\n4. CT Dosimetry Basics\n5. CT Dose Values – Trends\n6. Factors Affecting the Dose to the Patient\n7. Innovative Technical Developments in CT resulting in Higher Dose Efficiency\n8. Dose Optimization Checklist\n9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential for Dose Optimization\n10. Optimization of Radiation Protection in CT\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nShort Biographies \nDr Euclid Seeram\, PhD\, MSc\, BSc\, FCAMRT: Dr. Seeram serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney\, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine\, Nursing\, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health\, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography\, computers in radiology\, radiographic instrumentation\, digital radiography\, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography\, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal\, and Open Journal of Radiology\, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions\, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems\, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging. \nJennifer 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. Jenny has over eight years of hospital and private clinic Radiography Department experience\, including Accident & Emergency. She quickly achieved promotion to Band 6 (Senior UK) Radiographer and was then put in charge of paediatric imaging for all imaging modalities\, but with specific focus in Non-Accidental Trauma. Her most recent employer was the prestigious Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury\, England. While in this senior position\, Jenny was trained in Computed Tomography (CT)\, interventional procedures\, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\, and holds a certificate in Intravenous (IV) Cannulation\, allowing her to administer contrast media along with other drugs used to facilitate scans. Having returned to Canada after a 20-year absence\, Jenny completed the requirements of CAMRT to transfer her UK qualifications to work as a Canadian MRT. She is now a member in good standing with CMRITO working at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/ct-protocols-and-dose-optimization-nov-20-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211120T113500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210925T160842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T195344Z UID:10000198-1637402400-1637408100@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dual Energy Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov. 20th\, 2021 \n\n\n10:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov 20th\, 2021\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics \n– Understand what is dual-energy subtraction (DES) X-ray\n– Overview the limitations of the old DES techniques\n– Understand how a single-exposure detector can overcome these limitations \n2- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n– Learn more about current applications of dual-energy X-ray \n3- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\n– Understand the specifics of dual-energy images interpretation\,\n– Overview the clinical benefits in the detection of several conditions such as small nodules identification\, pneumonia\, pneumothorax\, coronary calcifications \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Biographies \nKarim S. Karim\, PhD\, PEng\, MBA: SKarim has developed novel X-ray imaging devices and systems since 1998. He has supported two start-ups (Ignis Innovation and Ultrascan) and founded two companies (ActivPixel and KA Imaging) in the past two decades. He has raised more than $15M in research grant funding\, trained over 40 PhD and MASc students\, has co-authored 250+ publications and 50+ patents. Some of the X-ray circuit technology he developed is now used in ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. \nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R): Jay is designated MRT with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)\, having worked at hospitals and private imaging facilities for the past years. Jay has a strong background in general radiography\, gastric fluoroscopy\, orthopaedic intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy\, CT\, and portable trauma radiography in ER settings. He is also experienced in infection control. Before joining KA Imaging as an Applications Specialist\, he worked on the frontlines\, providing X-ray exams and CT scans to patients suffering from COVID-19. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/dual-energy-radiography-live-webinar-nov202021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211113T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210712T124731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T140234Z UID:10000205-1636801200-1636817400@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday Nov. 13\, 2021: 4.5 hours \n\n\n11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov. 13\, 2021\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Keep’em Calm and Scan On: MRI Patient Care & Self-Care\n2-Body MRI Cases – Concepts and Lessons Learned\n3-MRI Safety Update 2021\n4-Advances in MRI\n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4.75 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n MRI Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\n1. Keep’em Calm and Scan On: MRI Patient Care & Self-Care\n\n\nList the common anxiety disorders MRI patients experience and recognize the symptoms of anxiety disorders\nLearn the prevalence of anxiety in the MRI environment\nCreate a positive repour and trust with patients.\nReview current anxiety interventions and learn why they work.\nDefine CAM (complementary alternative medicine) and its history in MRI imaging.\nLearn to perform techniques to reduce anxiety in patients.\nLearn about techniques for reducing pain and movement during exams.\nMaintain well-being while taking care of others and techniques for coping with work stress.\n\n\n2. Body MRI Cases – Concepts and Lessons Learned\n\n\nReview common body MRI cases and learning points\nReview pitfalls in body MRI\nConsider technical factors affecting quality (as indicated)\n\n\n3. MRI Safety Update 2021\n\n\nProvide an understating of general MRI safety principles and concerns.\nUpdate on the latest implanted devices and MRI safety conditions and precautions.\nNew MRI safety practices in the era of COVID.\n\n\n4. Advances in MRI\n\n\nOverview of the newest advances in MR\, including AI and fast scanning protocols.\nDescribe Canon’s AI Deep Learning Reconstruction process and how it reduces scan time and improves image quality.\nFast scanning technology and AI will be reviewed with imaging examples and applications.\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nSelena Glenn\, M.A. BSRT (MR) (R) ARRT: Selena Glenn M.A. BSRT (MR) (R) ARRT is a veteran MRI technologist\, and leading expert in MRI patient care\, consultant\, a researcher\, health and wellness coach and international speaker. Her core beliefs include incorporating mindfulness\, integrative medicine\, and a humanistic approach into patient care. Her passions include reducing MRI patient anxiety\, bringing safe health and wellness practices to medical imaging technologists and patients through education. Selena has been in medical imaging for 28 years and holds a master’s degree in health and wellness specializing in MRI patient care and complementary alternative medicine. Additionally\, she holds certifications in conflict resolution\, customer service management and yoga instruction.  She has spoken at the world’s largest radiology conferences\, including RSNA (Radiologic Society of North America)\, ESR (European Society of Radiology)\, and JSRT (Japanese Society of Radiologic Technology). Selena’s ultimate goal is teaching technologists how to keep patients calm\, reducing prematurely canceled exams so they can get better sooner\, while taking care of themselves and reducing the stress of MRI scanning. \nPrasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa is an assistant professor at McMaster University Department of Radiology and staff breast and body radiologist at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences. Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. He has completed 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging at UoT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nAnna Simeonov\, MSc\, MRT (MR)(R): MRI Charge Technologist and MRI Safety Officer at Princess Margaret Cancer Center\, Department of Radiation Oncology\, Lecturer\, Radiation Medicine Program University of Toronto. Anna has over 25 years of experience in radiography\, CT\, clinical and research MRI. For the last 18 years specializing in MRI applications for image-guided radiation therapy planning\, cancer treatment response and adaptation. \nRyan Hazell\, BSc\, BEd\, MRT(R)(MR): Ryan is an MRI Clinical Applications Specialist at Canon Medical. He has 10 years of experience working as a technologist in x-ray\, CT and MR. He worked for a number of years in all three modalities\, until he began teaching at the Michener Institute where he worked for three years before shifting his focus to MRI only. He has been working in applications for the past year and enjoy working with customers to achieve their desired patient outcomes URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-nov2021-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T161000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210928T132001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T195320Z UID:10000202-1636209000-1636215000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Racism in Healthcare-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov 6\, 2021\n\n\n2:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov 6\, 2021\n\n\n\nTo have access to the webinar\, please enroll using the following Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RE4EDA20STaWe91DBtZcAg Once enrolled\, you will receive a Zoom link that will allow you to access the live webinar personally. \n\nAbout the Live Webinar\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout this Webinar \nThe focus of this Webinar is on Racism in Healthcare; it will cover: \n\nReview the professional Code of Ethics that delineates responsible conduct and the ethical and moral behaviour of MRITs\nUnderstand that each MRIT is personally responsible for behaving according to the ethical principles of right\, fair\, good and just action\nConsider their own responsibility to treat all patients equitably\nConsider their own responsibility not to discriminate on any of the grounds set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code\, including race\, ancestry\, and colour\nRaise awareness about the barriers Black people face in the healthcare system and their impacts\nExamine ways to intentionally practice anti-Black racism in one’s practice\n\nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All Healthcare Professionals\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\nReview the professional Code of Ethics that delineates responsible conduct and the ethical and moral behaviour of MRITs\nUnderstand that each MRIT is personally responsible for behaving according to the ethical principles of right\, fair\, good and just action\nConsider their own responsibility to treat all patients equitably\nConsider their own responsibility not to discriminate on any of the grounds set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code\, including race\, ancestry\, and colour\nRaise awareness about the barriers Black people face in the healthcare system and their impacts\nExamine ways to intentionally practice anti-Black racism in one’s practice\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nShort Biographies\nLinda Gough: CMRITO Registrar and CEO\nRegine King: PhD in Social WorkShort BiographyLinda Gough\, CMRITO Registrar and CEO\, Linda graduated from the Toronto Institute of Medical Technology with a diploma in radiography in 1978. She practised as a front-line MRT at Sick Kids hospital\, where she became a supervisor\, and then the Technical Director of the Diagnostic Imaging department where she supported MRTs\, radiologists and staff in radiography\, nuclear medicine\, ultrasound and MRI.\nLinda joined the College of Medical Radiation Technologists in 1996 as the Deputy Registrar. She completed a Masters degree in public policy at Queen’s University\, and became the Registrar & CEO of CMRITO in 2007.Regine King: \, PhD in Social Work\, Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of MSW Leadership\, in the Faculty of Social Work\, University of Calgary. King has a PhD in Social Work from University of Toronto. Her research interests include social processes of healing\, forgiveness and reconciliation\, refugee issues\, cross-cultural mental health\, indigenous knowledges\, and racial justice. Her research is informed by anti-colonial and antiracist perspectives. King is a community-based researcher who utilizes critical ethnography and critical storytelling/narrative methods in her research projects. King’s community engagement includes genocide prevention\, various academic committees\, advocacy\, and support to marginalized communities. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/racism-in-healthcare-live-webinar-nov6-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211106T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210616T121054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210704T133157Z UID:10000209-1636189200-1636201800@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:BMD - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nNov  6th\, 2021\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Nov 6\, 2021\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on BMD; the webinar will cover:\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n– Understand Bone morphology and physiology\n– Explore the causes of Osteoporosis and prevention approaches\n– Understand the treatment methods of Osteoporosis\n– Understand the physical principles of DXA/DEXA imaging \n2. BMD Quality Control (QC)\, Accuracy & Precision\n– Understand QC and technologist role within the facility.\n– Recognize the importance of accuracy & precision when performing DXA scans \n3. Patient positioning during DEXA and DEXA measurements\n– Preparation of the patient for DEXA imaging\n– Correct patient positioning\n– Variabilities of scan length\n– Alternative patient positioning\n– DEXA measurements (image analysis) \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n\n– Understand Bone morphology and physiology\n– Explore the causes of Osteoporosis and prevention approaches\n– Understand the treatment methods of Osteoporosis\n– Understand the physical principles of DXA/DEXA imaging\n \n\n2. BMD Quality Control (QC)\, Accuracy & Precision\n\n– Understand QC and technologist role within the facility.\n– Recognize the importance of accuracy & precision when performing DXA scans \n\n3. Patient positioning during DEXA and DEXA measurements\n\n– Preparation of the patient for DEXA imaging\n– Correct patient positioning\n– Variabilities of scan length\n– Alternative patient positioning\n– DEXA measurements (image analysis) \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Nejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. \nDr. Nejc Mekis\, PhD\, MSc\, rad. technol.\, MSc. ecotechnol\, BSc (Hons) radiography: currently working at the Faculty of Health Sciences\, the University of Ljubljana\, where he is head of research and head of radiology lab at the Medical imaging and radiotherapy department. His field of lectures at 1st\, 2nd and 3rd cycle degree cover emergency radiography\, general radiography\, radiologic technology\, dose optimization\, radiation protection\, DEXA\, research in radiography. He is an author of more than 50 articles and conference papers and co-author of two books relating to radiologic technology and radiographic positioning. His main research fields are general radiography\, optimization in radiography\, image quality\, digital radiography\, dosimetry\, dose reference levels. He is the first and currently an only assistant professor of radiography in Slovenia. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/bmd-live-webinar-nov2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211030T125000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210723T175555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T140211Z UID:10000192-1635588000-1635598200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Breast Imaging- Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday Oct. 30\, 2021\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.(EST)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct. 30\, 2021\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live webinar is; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Breast Cancer – Case-Based Review of Major Concepts\n2-Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)\n3-Positioning tips in Mammography \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 3 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n MRI Medical Radiation Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\n1. Breast Cancer – Case-Based Review of Major Concepts\n\n\n\n\nCases to reinforce major breast oncological concepts\nReview relevant nomenclature (BI-RADS-based)\nAvoiding Pitfalls.\n\n\n\n\n2. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)\n\n\nunderstand how DBT images are acquired\, to appropriately critique image quality particularly to identify artifacts specific to DBT\nrecognize QC tasks specific to DBT in order to ensure optimal image quality is attained as well as ALARA principle is abide.\nExplore the benefits and limitations of DBT such as increased cancer detection rate and decreased recall rate have been observed since its application\n\n\n3. Positioning tips in Mammography\n\n\nLearn about Routine and specialized/additional mammographic views\nUnderstand the challenges in imaging patient with mobility issues\nDevelop techniques in Imaging of Augmented breast.\n\n \n\n \n Short Biographies \nPrasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently\, he has completed his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nGrace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR)(DMS)\, CBID: Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography.  Grace is a registered technologist with CMRITO for Radiography\, MRI and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, breast ultrasound examinations and assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis.  She has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for ten years.  Grace holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology from University of Toronto\, a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute and a Certificate in Breast Imaging – Diagnostic from CAMRT. \nSheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R); PgC Mammography; BSc (Hons): Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography\, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-live-webinar-oct30-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211002T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210622T180213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T120611Z UID:10000204-1633165200-1633174200@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Imaging Informatics Management and AI - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nOct 2nd\, 2021\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Oct 2\, 2021\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Canada\, 13% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nAbout the Live Webinar \nThe focus of this Live Webinar is on Imaging Informatics Management and AI; the webinar will cover:\n1. Imaging Informatics Administration\n– Demonstrate on a high level the many applications that are used in Imaging Informatics today including:\no Workflows/dataflows\no Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Annual Tasks\no Project Management\no Organizational Management in the job \n2. The Role of AI in Medical Imaging\n– Understand Artificial Intelligence principles.\n– Overview the use of AI in Medical Imaging \n  \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 2.75 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography\, Nuclear Medicine\, MRI\, Sonographers)\, PACS administrators\, Diagnostic Imaging Managers\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists \n \n\n \n The live webinar will cover: \n\n1. Imaging Informatics Administration\n\n– Demonstrate on a high level the many applications that are used in Imaging Informatics today including:\no Workflows/dataflows \no Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Annual Tasks \no Project Management \no Organizational Management in the job\n \n\n2. The Role of AI in Medical Imaging\n\n– Understand Artificial Intelligence principles.\n– Overview the use of AI in Medical Imaging \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Bruno Bellotto B.Sc.\, MRT(R)\, CIIP\, PMP\nProf. Christo El Morr\, PhD\n\nShort Biographies \nMr. Bruno Bellotto B.Sc.\, MRT(R)\, CIIP\, PMP: Bruno Bellotto graduated from University of Toronto with a B.Sc. in Health Sciences\, then completed The Michener’s Radiography program. He started work as an MRT(R) in a Mississauga private X-ray clinic\, then moved to work at Credit Valley Hospital (CVH) as an MRT(R) but also started assisting with their new PACS system. After 6 yrs at CVH he moved to Markham Stouffville Hospital as the Imaging Informatics Administrator where he is currently.\nTo stay healthy\, Bruno cycles/swims/hikes\, reads\, cooks\, plays music\, makes wine\, and enjoys family and friends. \nProf. Christo El Morr\, PhD: Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics\, the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator\, and former Undergraduate Program Director at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University; he is also a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital\, Toronto. His research covers Health Informatics and Global eHealth with a focus on Virtual Care\, Health Virtual Communities and Machine Learning for Health\, particularly in the domain of Mental Health\, Chronic Disease Management\, Health Promotion and Health Services Research. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human and Disability Rights\, Equity\, and Gender Based Violence. He has published books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including a book on Analytics in Healthcare and the “first of its kind” Health Informatics book in Canada. . URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/imaging-informatics-management-and-ai-oct-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210925T113500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210512T140045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T120536Z UID:10000171-1632564000-1632569700@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Dual Energy Radiography-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSept. 25th\, 2021 \n\n\n10:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Sep 25\, 2021\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this live webinar is on: \n1- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics \n– Understand what is dual-energy subtraction (DES) X-ray\n– Overview the limitations of the old DES techniques\n– Understand how a single-exposure detector can overcome these limitations \n2- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\n– Understand the specifics of dual-energy images interpretation\,\n– Overview the clinical benefits in the detection of several conditions such as small nodules identification\, pneumonia\, pneumothorax\, coronary calcifications \n3- Single Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n– Learn more about current applications of dual-energy X-ray \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.75 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the CAMRT’s provincial organizations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n  \nScroll Down click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Radiographers and MRTs\n \n\n \n \nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: physics\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical interpretation\nSingle Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction (DES) X-ray: clinical applications and use\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarim S. Karim\, PhD\, PEng\, MBA\nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R)\n\nShort Biographies \nKarim S. Karim\, PhD\, PEng\, MBA: SKarim has developed novel X-ray imaging devices and systems since 1998. He has supported two start-ups (Ignis Innovation and Ultrascan) and founded two companies (ActivPixel and KA Imaging) in the past two decades. He has raised more than $15M in research grant funding\, trained over 40 PhD and MASc students\, has co-authored 250+ publications and 50+ patents. Some of the X-ray circuit technology he developed is now used in ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. \nJay Potipcoe\, BA\, MRT(R): Jay is designated MRT with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)\, having worked at hospitals and private imaging facilities for the past years. Jay has a strong background in general radiography\, gastric fluoroscopy\, orthopaedic intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy\, CT\, and portable trauma radiography in ER settings. He is also experienced in infection control. Before joining KA Imaging as an Applications Specialist\, he worked on the frontlines\, providing X-ray exams and CT scans to patients suffering from COVID-19. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/dual-energy-radiography-live-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210821T155500 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210622T173123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T181208Z UID:10000203-1629556200-1629561300@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:Racism in Healthcare-Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nAugust 21st\, 2021\n\n\n2:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\nDeadline for Registration: Aug 21\, 2021\n\n\n\nTo have access to the webinar\, please enroll using the following Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YUI_ZTJsQU6bEsaYtCPGbg Once  enrolled\, you will receive a Zoom link that will allow you to access the live webinar personally. \n\nAbout the Live Webinar\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout this Webinar \nThe focus of this Webinar is on Racism in Healthcare; it will cover:\n1- No Place For Racism In Healthcare\n– Raising awareness about biases\, stereotyping and racism in Canadian healthcare system\n– Ethics and racism in healthcare\n– Possible directions for anti-racism in healthcare\n2- Lets Talk About Race (LTAR) \n– As a person of a visible minority group and a person of color\, Annum will speak to her experiences in Canadian healthcare and academia\n– Topics like diversity\, inclusion\, equity\, anti-blackness\, and anti-oppression will be briefly touched \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Live Webinar content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 1.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n All Healthcare Professionals\n \n\n \n Attendees will learn about: \n\nRaising awareness about biases\, stereotyping and racism in Canadian healthcare system\nEthics and racism in healthcare\nPossible directions for anti-racism in healthcare\nAs a person of a visible minority group and a person of color\, Annum will speak to her experiences in Canadian healthcare and academia\nTopics like diversity\, inclusion\, equity\, anti-blackness\, and anti-oppression will be briefly touched\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nJohn Peacock\, (Retired): CRGS\, RTR\,  Education Facilitator in Early Trauma and Effects \nAnnum Dawood\, MSc. Candidate Radiation Biology\, MRT (R) \nShort Biography \nJohn Peacock\, CRGS\, RTR\,  Education Facilitator in Early Trauma and Effects\, John trained in Healthcare including Radiology and Sonography in Hamilton Ontario graduating with Dean’s Honours in all programs receiving awards for Excellence in Patient Care and Excellence in UltraSound Procedures. He received further guidance and training at McMaster University Health Centre as well as two of three other major hospitals in the region. After graduating John was recruited by U of T\, Health Canada and the Regional Zone Hospital yo set up a mobile ultrasound program for remote First Nation’s of the Sioux Lookout Zone in Northwestern Ontario. It was such an important program and step forward in Healthcare for the region he stayed to oversee and work the program for nearly 22 years. Now retired he spends his time speaking to Healthcare organizations\, college programs in Di\, Mental Health and Childhood Education on Early Childhood Trauma\, Compassion\, and his former career in the north. He is in the arduous task of writing a book about his life which he has and does draw upon in all his work. \nAnnum Dawood\, MSc. Candidate Radiation Biology\, MRT (R)\,Annum is a registered technologist practicing in Ontario since 2016 and worked at a state-of-art Toronto hospital till 2018 after which she went on to pursue graduate studies at McMaster University. URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/racism-in-healthcare-live-webinar-aug2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T180928 CREATED:20210526T095749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T014444Z UID:10000200-1626372000-1626903000@vcaeducation.ca SUMMARY:MRI - Bridging the Gap with the Canadian Professional Practice - Live Webinar DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: Thursday July 15th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\nWebinar 2: Wednesday July 21th\, 2021: 3.5 hours \n\n\n6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.(EST)\n\n\n7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.(GMT)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the webinar: $250 (+HST)\n\n\nAfter registration you will receive information to access the Webinar\n\n\n\nOne week before the event you will receive an email with the Zoom enrolment details.\nIf you don’t receive that email\, please check your email spam box or email us at Valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Tutorial \nThe focus of this Tutorial for IEMRT is the Canadian Professional Practice in MRI; \nWebinar Objectives\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n6-Procedure Management \nDownload Schedule \nScroll Down \, click on the + sign and Get Tickets to Register Online (credit card or paypal) \n\n \n \n \n Audience\n \n\n \n Objectives\n \n\n \n Speakers\n \n\n \n Schedule\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Internationally Educated Medical Radiation Technologists (IEMRT) in the discipline of MRI\n \n\n \n Webinar Objectives \n\nRecognize the importance of CAMRT competency profile as a guide for the Exam.\nIntroduction to the required competencies of the following modules:\n\n1-Introduction to CAMRT competency profile\n2-Professional Practice.\n3-Patient Management\n4-Health and Safety in MRI Practice\n5-Operation of Equipment\n 6-Procedure Management\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \nVALENTINA AL HAMOUCHE\nMRT (R)\, MSc.; CEO VCA Education\n \nHASSAN AL KHALIDI\nMRT (R)\, MRT (MR)\n\n\nValentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada.\nMr. Al Khalidi has worked for 17 years in the disciplines of Radiography and MRI in different countries. Among other roles\, Mr. Al Khalidi was an MRI Clinical education specialist at Medical professionals providing training to technologists and Physicians on GE MRI machines and workstations. Training includes low and high field magnets (0.2Tesla\, 1.5Tesla\, 3Tesla). He was performing all routine and advanced MRI exams (neuro\, musculoskeletal\, body\, enhanced and non-enhanced angiographic exams\, cardiac\, total body\, brain perfusion\, spectroscopy and fiber tracking in addition to distal run off angiography. Currently\, Al Khalidi is working as MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Hospital – UHN\, Toronto URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/mri-bridging-the-gap-with-the-canadian-professional-practice-live-webinar-july2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Bridging The Gap GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR