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SUMMARY:Webinar - Interventional Radiology
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: Live Webinar \n\n\n\nSaturday November 14th\, 2020\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)\n\n\n\n  \nSpecial Rate for MRTs in Ontario\, 20% pandemic discount. Coupon code: covid19  \nSpecial Rate for Students\, 30% discount. Coupon code: student \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Interventional Radiology; the education day will cover:\n1- Learner-Centred Team Dynamics in Interventional Radiology\n2- Transradial access for visceral and peripheral artery interventions: safety and technical considerations\n3- Drug Elution for Elution in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n4- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology\n5- AI in Interventional Radiology \nDownload Schedule  \n  \nAccreditation \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 4 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		 \n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists \n		\n\n		\n			The education day will cover: \n\nLearner-Centred Team Dynamics in Interventional Radiology/li>\nTransradial access for visceral and peripheral artery interventions: safety and technical considerations/li>\nDrug Elution for Elution in Vascular Interventional Radiology/li>\nRadiation Safety in Interventional Radiology/li>\nAI in Interventional Radiology\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD \nDr. Patrick Kennedy\, MD\, FRCPC\, DRCPSC (Clin. Ed.)\nMr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA\nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, MRT(R)\nChristo El Morr\, PhD\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan\, HBSc\, RTR\, MD\, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009\, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012\, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently\, he is completing his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education\, mentorship\, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia\, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife\, son\, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast\, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner\, and budding cyclist. \nDr. Patrick Kennedy\, MD\, FRCPC\, DRCPSC (Clin. Ed.): Patrick Kennedy completed medical school and Diagnostic Radiology residency at McMaster University. In his final two years\, he pursued formal training in medical education and obtained a Clinician Educator Diploma from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2018. He completed his Interventional Radiology fellowship at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital\, where there was a heavy focus on transradial access\, visceral artery interventions\, and interventional oncology. He is currently Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Medical Imaging at University of Toronto and a staff interventional radiologist at North York General Hospital where he has developed a transradial program for uterine fibroid embolization. \nMr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA: Alex Moukbel is a Senior Sales Manager\, Boston Scientific Canada\, located in the GTA\, Peripheral Interventions division. Alex has 11 years of sales experience in various positions in Canada and the US. He is a graduate of York University Schulich School of business\, BBA \, I-MBA. He worked in Vascular Interventional Radiology and Neurovascular divisions. Alex Won multiple awards over the years\, including 3 President’s Club awards. \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, MRT(R):Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was appointed to represent CMRITO at Accreditation Canada. \nProfessor Christo El Morr\, PhD: Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital General campus and a casual CT technologist at the North York General Hospital. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 30 years\, with 10 years experience in CT and IR. She has held various positions which includes general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. Marvalyn is also a external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she works with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/interventional-radiology-nov14-2020/
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SUMMARY:Breast Imaging Education Day
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $180 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended) November 8\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline November 10\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Breast Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1. Basics of interpreting and critiquing Breast Imaging research\n2. Breast Cancer mimics\n3. The use of Magnetic Seeds in Breast Lesion Localization\n4. Techniques to ensure second look ultrasound findings correlate with that MRI enhancement\n5. Implementation of Tomosynthesis in Breast Imaging\n6. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion\n7. QC in Digital Mammography (QC Refresher) \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers\, Mammographers \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n1. Basics of interpreting and critiquing Breast Imaging research\n2. Breast Cancer mimics\n3. The use of Magnetic Seeds in Breast Lesion Localization\n4. Techniques to ensure second look ultrasound findings correlate with that MRI enhancement\n5. Implementation of Tomosynthesis in Breast Imaging\n6. Dense Breast Imaging: implications and discussion  \n7. QC in Digital Mammography (QC Refresher)\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Meredith Lynch\, FRCP(C)\n– Ms. Aruna Mahabir MHM\, BSc\, MRT (R)\, DMS\n– Ms. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\,  BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology : Dr. Hala Tamim is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University and holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. Hala has a PhD in epidemiology from McGill University and a Masters in Public Health from Emory University. She has over 20 years of professional teaching and training experience. Hala has extensive expertise in research methods and statistical analyses. She has managed several community based and multi-centre projects and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers. Her main research interests are in the areas of maternal and child health\, evaluation of trauma care\, and adolescent health risk behaviours.  \nDr. Meredith Lynch\, FRCP(C): Dr. Lynch is a fellowship trained Breast Imager currently working as a staff radiologist at Juravinski Hospital\, Hamilton Health Sciences. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at McMaster University.Her interests include quality improvement and clinical guideline development.  \nMs. Aruna Mahabir MHM\, BSc\, MRT (R)\, DMS: Aruna graduated from the Radiological Technology program at the University of Toronto in 2009. She practices as an MRT at University Health Network in Toronto\, with experience in General Radiography\, Level 1 CT\, and Breast Imaging (performing Breast Ultrasound and Mammography and is the Stereotactic Biopsy Expert user at Princess Margaret Hospital).\nShe is passionate about education; at Princess Margaret Hospital\, Aruna is responsible for training the annual Radiology fellow and residents on the prone biopsy unity\, and also teaches the University of Toronto/Michener Institute for Education at UHN Elective course in Mammography. Aruna recently graduated from the Masters of Health Management program at McMaster University\, where she was the Student Ambassador\, and the recipient of the Community Contribution award for her work with prospective health management students. She has been recognized for her interdisciplinary work at UHN as the recipient of the Evelyn Hall Education Award\, and has shared her experience in Breast Imaging at several local and international conferences including OAMRS Education Day\, JDMI Education Day\, UHN Surgical Pathology Education day\, and the ISRRT 20th World Congress Event held in Trinidad and Tobago. As an active member of UHN’s Professional Practice Committee\, Patient Care Committee and Caring Safely Committee\, Aruna strives to integrate best practices and patient centered care into the MRT practices and protocols\, leading to quality improvement on a local and system level.  \nMs. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, DMS: Jia has over 10 years of experience in Medical Imaging\, specializing in multi-modality Breast imaging. Jia is a radiographer as well as a sonographer from the Michener institute\, and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto. Jia currently manages the Breast Health Clinic at Humber River hospital.  \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\,  BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R): Sheetal finished her BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging from the London South Bank University in June 2006. She has a keen interest in breast imaging and therefore obtained a post graduate certificate in mammography in May 2009\, from Kingston University.\nShe has practiced in various government and private hospitals/clinics\, both in London\, England and Toronto\, Ontario. She has held roles to assist with maintaining quality assurance\, training and development of staff (new employees and less experienced staff). She currently works at Princess Margaret hospital.\nShe takes great pride in educating people\, enhancing her knowledge through self-learning and working effectively in teams and on various projects. This makes her a pleasant and valuable team member.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/breast-imaging-education-day-2019-11-16/
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SUMMARY:Holistic Approach to Oncology Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline September 08\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline October 1\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m. (extended)\n\n\n\n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student  ” for 20% discount and may need to  present a copy of their student ID at the workshopvalhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Holistic Approach to Oncology Imaging; the education day will cover:\n1. Understand Patient Centered Care in Cancer Imaging and Treatment\n2. Have a basic understanding of how an ultrasound image is created\n3. List advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as an oncology imaging modality\n4. Identify organs/structures where ultrasound plays a role in oncology\n5. Appreciate some of the sonographic features related to oncology\n6. Understand the complexity of CT Imaging in Cancer diagnosis\, staging\, and surveillance\n7. Familiarize with the benefit of IV and oral contrast in characterizing cancer pathologies\n8. Understand PET basics\n9. Comprehend PET applications in Oncology\n10. Be able to describe the challenges of implementing interventional MRI (iMRI) for diagnosis.\n11. Understand the use of iMRI for treatment of benign and metastatic lesions and tumors\n12. Understand the advantages and challenges of MR imaging for diagnosis of cancer\n13. Understand the current clinical practices and advanced imaging techniques\n14. Review the role that radiation therapy plays in the management of cancer within the Canadian context\n15. Recognize the importance of imaging within the cancer treatment trajectory\n16. Identify how imaging has advanced radiation therapy treatment techniques \nDownload Schedule  \n \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 9 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Radiation Therapists\, Radiography Technologists\, MRI Technologists\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists\, CT Technologists\, Sonographers\n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1. Understand Patient Centered Care in Cancer Imaging and Treatment\n2. Have a basic understanding of how an ultrasound image is created\n3. List advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as an oncology imaging modality\n4. Identify organs/structures where ultrasound plays a role in oncology\n5. Appreciate some of the sonographic features related to oncology\n6. Understand the complexity of CT Imaging in Cancer diagnosis\, staging\, and surveillance\n7. Familiarize with the benefit of IV and oral contrast in characterizing cancer pathologies\n8. Understand PET basics\n9. Comprehend PET applications in Oncology\n10. Be able to describe the challenges of implementing interventional MRI (iMRI) for diagnosis. \n11. Understand the use of iMRI for treatment of benign and metastatic lesions and tumors\n12. Understand the advantages and challenges of MR imaging for diagnosis of cancer\n13. Understand the current clinical practices and advanced imaging techniques\n14. Review the role that radiation therapy plays in the management of cancer within the Canadian context\n15. Recognize the importance of imaging within the cancer treatment trajectory\n16. Identify how imaging has advanced radiation therapy treatment techniques\n\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Mr. Leonardo Faudez\, MA\, BSc\, DMS RDMS RVT CRGS CRVS\n– Ms. Yili Wang \, BSc\, MRT(R)/li>\n– Ms. Charis Lin\, BSc\, MRT(R)\n– Mr. Doug Vines\, BSc\, MRT(N)\, CTIC(N)\, CNMT\n– Ms. Anna Simeonov\, MSc MRT (MR)\, (R)\n– Ms. Laura D’Alimonte\, MRT(T)\, MHSc\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nMr. Leonardo Faudez: Leonardo has been in the ultrasound field for 18+ years as a sonographer\, professor\, entrepreneur\, and lecturer.\nHe is currently working in three roles: (1) owner/founder of Aprende Canada (www.aprendecanada.com) where I offer continuing education to sonographers and ultrasound education consulting\, (2) Clinical Education Specialist at Exact Imaging in charge of the training program for users of a high-resolution transrectal ultrasound system\, and (3) a sonographer at University Health Network (UHN).\nHe has worked as a full-time sonographer and clinical instructor for about 7 years at UHN and had the chance to work in small healthcare facilities as well. I was also an ultrasound faculty at The Michener Institute for 10 years. I have presented at several national and provincial conferences on several sonography topics. I have volunteered as the Vascular Editor of the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) for two years. I have a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University.\nHe enjoys travelling with my wife\, playing soccer and DJing. \nMs. Yili Wang: Yili is a CT/Angio technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her past research includes radiation dose optimization in CT coronary angiography and testing the efficacy of radiation protection devices. Her current research focuses on quality improvement through increasing language service access via language tracking in Radiology Information System (RIS). \nMs. Charis Lin: Charis is a CT technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her past research experiences include a pilot study on the rate and reasons for repeat CT imaging of trauma transfer patients. The results from this study has led to approval for funding and is now being conducted by the Emergency and Emergency Radiology departments. \nMr. Doug Vines: Doug Vines has worked for more than 35 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) in 3 different countries and has more than 16 years’ experience in both clinical and small animal PET-CT.\nHe is certified in NMT for both Canada and the USA\, he is certified in CT imaging in Canada\, and was PET certified for 14 years in the USA. He spent 3.5 years working at the National Institutes of Health in Washington DC\, performing PET and SPECT neuroreceptor imaging in small animals\, non-human primates\, and humans.\nHe currently works at both the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the STTARR Innovation Centre in Toronto where he performs human PET-CT and small animal PET-CT\, PET-MR and SPECT-CT. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto and has published 40 peer-reviewed papers. \nMs. Anna Simeonov: Anna is a MRI technologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Anna has over 25 year experience in radiography\, CT\, clinical and research MRI. The last 15 years specializing in MRI applications for image-guided radiation therapy and cancer treatment planning and response. \nMs. Laura D’Alimonte: Laura received her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Windsor in 2000.  She completed the joint degree/diploma Medical Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto/Michener Institute in 2005.  She recently graduated with a Masters in Health Sciences from the University of Toronto in 2013.\nShe joined the Sunnybrook Team in 2006 and has held various positions within the organization including team lead\, research radiation therapist and most recently Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) with the Brachytherapy Program. She is a Lecturer at the Department of Radiation Oncology\, University of Toronto and a Clinical Educator with The Michener Institute teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Laura’s research and scholarly activity is focused on improving the care and clinical outcomes of our patients and their families during their cancer journey.
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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $70 (+HST)\nDeadline August 31\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $85 (+HST)\nDeadline September 15\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Imaging of Osteoporosis; the education day will cover:\n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n2. Imaging of Osteoporosis: Physical Principles\n3. DXA/DEXA Imaging: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n4. DXA/DEXA Analysis: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n5. AI in Medical Imaging  \nDownload Schedule  \n  \nAccreditation \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 5.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\, Nuclear Medicine Technologists \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1. Introduction to Osteoporosis: Causes\, Prevention and Treatment\n2. Imaging of Osteoporosis: Physical Principles\n3. DXA/DEXA Imaging: Hip\, Spine & wrist \n4. DXA/DEXA Analysis: Hip\, Spine & wrist\n5. AI in Medical Imaging\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\,  BSc. (Hons)\, MRT(R) : Sheetal finished her BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging from the London South Bank University in June 2006. She has a keen interest in breast imaging and therefore obtained a post graduate certificate in mammography in May 2009\, from Kingston University.\nShe has practiced in various government and private hospitals/clinics\, both in London\, England and Toronto\, Ontario. She has held roles to assist with maintaining quality assurance\, training and development of staff (new employees and less experienced staff). She currently works at Princess Margaret hospital.\nShe takes great pride in educating people\, enhancing her knowledge through self-learning and working effectively in teams and on various projects. This makes her a pleasant and valuable team member.  \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics and the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator at the school of Health Policy and Management\, York University. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Compiègne University of Technology. His cross-disciplinary research covers health informatics and computer engineering.\nHis research interests focus on Health Virtual Communities\, Mobile Communities\, e-collaboration\, particularly in the domain of Chronic Disease Management and health promotion: Peripheral Arterial Disease\, Kidney Diseases and Mental Health. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human Rights\, Equity\, and Gender Based Violence challenges. He also has research interests in Health Services and Patient Quality of Care (e.g. readmission patterns\, dose reduction). He has published books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including the “The first of its kind” book in Canada about Health Informatics from a Canadian perspective.\nHe is a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital and work with collaborators from Saint Michael’s Hospital. In 2016\, he received recognition as York U Research Leader.\nHe has published many books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including an upcoming book in Health Data Analytics.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/osteoporosis-imaging-2019-09-21/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Radiation Safety: Justification and Optimization
DESCRIPTION:VENUE: The Donway Place– 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline (extended)  May 10\, 2019\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline June 2\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “ student ” for 20% discount and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Radiation Safety in Diagnostic Radiology- Justification and Optimization; it includes:\n1) Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2) Radiation Safety- Justification\n3) Radiation Safety and QA: CMRTO perspective\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Radiation Safety – QC\n6) Canada Safe Imaging: achievements and moving forward\n7) Dose Optimization in CT and Interventional Radiology\n8) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics  \nDownload Schedule  \n \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 8.5 hours Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists (Radiography)\n		\n\n		\n			\n1) Introduction to Radiation Safety\n2) Radiation Safety- Justification\n3) Radiation Safety and QA: CMRTO perspective\n4) Radiation Safety – Optimization\n5) Radiation Safety – QC \n6) Canada Safe Imaging: achievements and moving forward\n7) Dose Optimization in CT and Interventional Radiology\n8) Radiation Safety in Pediatrics \n\n		\n\n		\n			Short Biography \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MRT(R)\, MSc.: Ms. Al Hamouche holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK (2006) and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography (1996). She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon (1989). In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nMs. Annette Hornby\, MRT(R)(DMS): Annette Hornby has been Director of Quality Assurance at the CMRTO for the past 5 years.Prior to this role she worked as an Applications Specialist in x-ray\, was a department manager of two DI sites within a large hospital corporation and prior to this she was a charge technologist in X-ray and Ultrasound. \nMs. Janet Maggio\, M.Sc (HSE)\, MRT(N)(MR): Janet Maggio is dual certified in Nuclear Medicine and MRI and joined the CMRTO team last year from her previous roles at the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences and teaching in the Nuclear Medicine program at the Michener Institute. \nDr. David Koff\, MD FRCPC: David Koff has been Chair of the Department of Radiology at McMaster University and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Hamilton Health Sciences for the past 10 years\, Professor of radiology at McMaster University\, and founder and director of MIIRCAM\, the Medical Imaging Informatics Research Centre at McMaster\, leading research projects on radiation monitoring and integration of images in the electronic patient record. He created and is currently Chair of Canada Safe Imaging\, a joined initiative with Canadian Universities and professional associations to promote radiation safety in Canada\, aligned with the Bonn Call-for-Action and major international initiatives. For the last 20 years\, Dr. Koff’s research has centered on the electronic communication and workflow integration of medical images\, and he developed the Canadian standards on lossy compression. His current research interests are about aggregation of medical data and medical applications of nanotechnology. He has been a co-founder of IHE Canada (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise)\, and is a member of the IHE section of the Medical Informatics committee at RSNA. He is co-Chair of the IHE International Radiology Planning Committee. Dr Koff has been organizing MIIT\, the Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology conference in Canada for the past 12 years. He is also teaching leadership in healthcare using the LEADS framework. \nMs. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR: Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital General campus and a casual CT technologist at the North York General Hospital. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 30 years\, with 10 years experience in CT and IR. She has held various positions which includes general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. Marvalyn is also an external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she works with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/radiation-safety-justification-optimization-june2019/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence and Research in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $175 (+HST)\nDeadline April 30\, 2019 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $220 (+HST)\nDeadline May 14\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n \nAttendees will be provided a 20% discount coupon for the new Springer book “Analytics in Healthcare: A Practical Introduction”.\n \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “AIstudent ” for 50% discount and may need to  present a copy of their student ID at the workshopvalhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research in Healthcare; the education day will cover:\n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics\n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Healthcare\n8- Prescriptive Developments in AI \nDownload Schedule  \n \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7.75 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Managers\, Decision Support professionals\, Information Management professionals\,  Researchers\, Students \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics \n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Hossam Ali Hassan \, PhD\, Management Information Systems\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics and the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator at the school of Health Policy and Management\, York University. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Compiègne University of Technology. His cross-disciplinary research covers health informatics and computer engineering.\nHis research interests focus on Health Virtual Communities\, Mobile Communities\, e-collaboration\, particularly in the domain of Chronic Disease Management and health promotion: Peripheral Arterial Disease\, Kidney Diseases and Mental Health. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human Rights\, Equity\, and Gender Based Violence challenges. He also has research interests in Health Services and Patient Quality of Care (e.g. readmission patterns\, dose reduction). He has published books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including the “The first of its kind” book in Canada about Health Informatics from a Canadian perspective.\nHe is a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital and work with collaborators from Saint Michael’s Hospital. In 2016\, he received recognition as York U Research Leader.\nHe has published many books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including an upcoming book in Health Data Analytics.  \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nDr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology : Dr. Hala Tamim is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University and holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. Hala has a PhD in epidemiology from McGill University and a Masters in Public Health from Emory University. She has over 20 years of professional teaching and training experience. Hala has extensive expertise in research methods and statistical analyses. She has managed several community based and multi-centre projects and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers. Her main research interests are in the areas of maternal and child health\, evaluation of trauma care\, and adolescent health risk behaviours.  \nDr. Hossam Ali Hassan PhD\, Management Information Systems: Dr. Hossam Ali-Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Glendon College\, York University\, and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Schulich School of Business\, York University and an MBA from McGill University. His current research interests include business analytics\, data literacy\, experiential learning\, social media\, social capital\, job performance\, and crowdsourcing. He has published his findings in journals such as The Journal of Strategic Information Systems\, The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems\, The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences and The Journal of Information Systems Education. Prior to his academic career\, he worked for many years as an IT specialist and consultant. \nMr. George Gorthy\, BHA\, MBA ITM: Mr. Goerge Gorthy has earned a Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology\, Graduate Diploma in Ultrasonography\, a Bachelor of Health Administration Degree\, and Master of Business Administration (Information Technology Management).\nHe has been a Healthcare professional for 30 years with experience in the clinical world as a radiographer and sonographer.\nThe last 20 years have been spent in healthcare IT consulting\, working as a Project Engineer for Siemens Medical and for over 10 years at IBM (last 3 years within IBM Watson Health Imaging) as a Senior Solutions Consultant providing Technical and Clinical sales support for our medical imaging and AI products. \nMr. Victor Brunka\, B.A.: Mr. Victor Brunka is an artificial intelligence solutions specialist for healthcare.  With his team\, he is responsible for AIM’s software sales in North America\, Europe and Australia.  AIM’s AI technology transforms millions of clinical text documents into structured data that can be classified\, searched and analyzed. AIM provides this software to the National Cancer Institute of the United States\, 38 provincial and state agencies\, and over 400 hospitals. Victor joined AIM in 1996. In the past 20 years\, he has participated in nationwide data quality assurance projects\, as well as pilot projects for data abstracting in cancer programs and research studies. He continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge and stories of the evolution of healthcare and technology\, hoping that facilities may take advantage of the fast-growing technology to deliver more efficient and effective patient care.   \nMs. Rachel Ho B.Sc.\, MRT(R): Ms. Rachel Ho is an MRT in the past 10 years and have later joined the Clinical Informatics team for an EMR implementation project. She gained her informatics knowledge from leading software solutions training and implementation projects.\nBeing fascinated by the power of data that a healthcare professional can acquire from the available digital tools and platform\, she joined AIM as a business analyst. Her role involves in understanding hospital workflows and providing solutions from AIM that can help convert data into meaningful use.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/research-and-data-analytics-2019-05-18/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Interventional Radiology
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineOctober 21\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline November 18\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “student ” for 20% discount and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Interventional Radiology; the education day will cover:\n1- Primer on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)\n2- Interprofessional Collaboration in Interventional Radiology\n3- Trauma Management in Interventional Radiology\n4- Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke Patients\n5- New technologies in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n6- PICC Line Insertion: A Technologist’s Perspective\n7- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology \nDownload Schedule  \n  \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Primer on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) \n2- Interprofessional Collaboration in Interventional Radiology\n3- Trauma Management in Interventional Radiology\n4- Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke Patients\n5- New technologies in Vascular Interventional Radiology\n6- PICC Line Insertion: A Technologist’s Perspective  \n7- Radiation Safety in Interventional Radiology\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Debbie Tarshis \, LLB\n– Ms. Michelle Nash\, B.MRSc.\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR\n– Ms. Ling Yu \, B.M.Sc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\, CTIC (R)\n– Mr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA\n– Ms. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Debbie Tarshis\, LLB: Debbie Tarshis is counsel at the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP. WeirFoulds is a medium-sized law firm in Ontario which has provided legal services to its clients for over 150 years.\nDebbie acts as general counsel to professional regulatory bodies\, including providing ongoing advice to the Colleges’ Registrars\, boards of directors and committees on all of their policies\, procedures and programs to regulate the professions in the public interest.\nShe provides advice to the Colleges on legislative initiatives that affect their statutory mandate and the practice of the professions\, and assists in preparing submissions to government advisory bodies and legislative standing committees.\nShe also assists in the drafting and negotiation with government officials of regulations to be made under the relevant statute and their presentation to government from a policy and legal perspective.\nShe has advised newly established regulatory bodies in developing their regulatory frameworks\, by-laws and policies and procedures\, and existing regulatory bodies in adding and integrating a new profession into an existing regulatory framework. \nDebbie also provides advice on privacy law. She has developed leading expertise in the impact of privacy legislation on key stakeholders in the health care\, research\, professional regulatory and social services sector. Debbie has provided advice on the impact of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and provincial Personal Health Information Protection Act. She has provided advice to organizations on compliance with privacy legislation and the handling of privacy breaches. \nMs. Michelle Nash\, B.MRSc.\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR : Michelle Nash is a MRT at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga and specializes in Computed Tomography and Interventional Radiology. She is currently a dedicated member of the Neurointerventional Program\, with a focus on the endovascular treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences from McMaster University and has achieved both the CTIC and CIR designations from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. She is currently studying at the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education\, working towards her Master of Education.  \nMs. Ling Yu\, B.M.Sc. (Hons)\, MRT(R)\, CTIC (R): Ling Yu has been a CT/angiography technologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) since 2012. She has obtained her B.M.Sc.(Hons) from the University of Toronto/The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences Joint Medical Radiation Sciences Program. Since then \, she has acquired extensive angiography experience assisting alongside radiologists in procedures such as trauma embolizations\, stroke endovascular thrombolysis\, etc. She is also trained in PICC line insertions and assistance. Currently\, she is also the primary investigator of a practice-based research project in medical imaging.  She immensely enjoys reading sci/fi novels and is always deep in thought about the universe. \nMr. Alex Moukbel\, BBA \, I-MBA: Alex Moukbel is a Senior Sales Manager\, Boston Scientific Canada\, located in the GTA\, Peripheral Interventions division. Alex has 11 years of sales experience in various positions in Canada and the US. He is a graduate of York University Schulich School of business\, BBA \, I-MBA. He worked in Vascular Interventional Radiology and Neurovascular divisions. Alex  Won multiple awards over the years\, including 3 President’s Club awards. \nMs. Marvalyn Whyte\, CDR\, BSc\, MRT(R)\, CTIC\, CIR: Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital General campus and a casual CT technologist at the North York General Hospital. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 30 years\, with 10 years experience in CT and IR. She has held various positions which includes general MRT\, managerial\, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston\, Jamaica. In addition\, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies\, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT. Marvalyn is also a external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she works with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/interventional-radiology/
LOCATION:The Donway Place – toronto\, 8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence and Research in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineOctober 13\, 2018\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline November 11\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nThe Radiation Technologists Week is in November Radiation Technologists can use the coupon code “rad2018 ” for 15% discount \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “analytics ” for 40% discount and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Data Analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research in Healthcare; the education day will cover:\n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics\n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics \nDownload Schedule  \n  \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 7.5 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Managers\, Decision Support professionals\, Information Management professionals\,  Researchers\, Students \n		\n\n		\n			\nThe education day will cover: \n1- Data and Decision Making\n2- Descriptive Data Analytics\n3- Predictive Data Analytics \n4- Research Design and Potential Biases\n5- Statistical Analysis\n6- Research Planning\n7- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prescriptive Analytics\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Valentina Al Hamouche\, MSc.\, Health Systems Management\, MRT(R)\, CEO\n– Dr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology\n– Dr. Hossam Ali Hassan \, PhD\, Management Information Systems\n– Dr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics\n\nShort Biographies \nDr. Christo El Morr\, PhD\, Health Informatics: Christo El Morr is an Associate Professor of Health Informatics and the Health Informatics Certificate Coordinator at the school of Health Policy and Management\, York University. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Compiègne University of Technology. His cross-disciplinary research covers health informatics and computer engineering.\nHis research interests focus on Health Virtual Communities\, Mobile Communities\, e-collaboration\, particularly in the domain of Chronic Disease Management and health promotion: Peripheral Arterial Disease\, Kidney Diseases and Mental Health. His work in Global eHealth addresses Human Rights\, Equity\, and Gender Based Violence challenges. He also has research interests in Health Services and Patient Quality of Care (e.g. readmission patterns\, dose reduction). He has published books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including the “The first of its kind” book in Canada about Health Informatics from a Canadian perspective.\nHe is a Research Scientist at North York General Hospital and work with collaborators from Saint Michael’s Hospital. In 2016\, he received recognition as York U Research Leader.\nHe has published many books\, chapters\, and articles in these areas including an upcoming book in Health Data Analytics.  \nMs. Valentina Al Hamouche: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management\, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, University of London\, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University\, Cambridge\, UK Applied Health Sciences Department\, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London\, UK (1991)\, and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program\, Lebanon. In 1994\, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad.\nShe is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).\nIn 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals\, Inc. In 2018\, she was nominated for the OAMRS Practitioner of the Year award; and lately\, she was appointed to represent CMRTO at Accreditation Canada. \nDr. Hala Tamim\, PhD\, Epidemiology : Dr. Hala Tamim is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University and holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University. Hala has a PhD in epidemiology from McGill University and a Masters in Public Health from Emory University. She has over 20 years of professional teaching and training experience. Hala has extensive expertise in research methods and statistical analyses. She has managed several community based and multi-centre projects and has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers. Her main research interests are in the areas of maternal and child health\, evaluation of trauma care\, and adolescent health risk behaviours.  \nDr. Hossam Ali Hassan PhD\, Management Information Systems: Dr. Hossam Ali-Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Glendon College\, York University\, and an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Schulich School of Business\, York University and an MBA from McGill University. His current research interests include business analytics\, data literacy\, experiential learning\, social media\, social capital\, job performance\, and crowdsourcing. He has published his findings in journals such as The Journal of Strategic Information Systems\, The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems\, The Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences and The Journal of Information Systems Education. Prior to his academic career\, he worked for many years as an IT specialist and consultant.
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SUMMARY:A Holistic Approach to Breast Imaging
DESCRIPTION:VENUE:  8 The Donway E\, Toronto\, ON M3C 3R7 Map \n\n\n\nEarly bird Fee\n $160 (+HST)\nDeadlineSeptember 30\, 2018 (extended)\n\n\nRegular Fee \n $190 (+HST)\nDeadline October 14\, 2018\, 11:59 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nMedical Radiation Technologist in Ontario are eligible to  apply for Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF) grants dedicated for professional development activities. \nSTUDENTS can use the coupon code “student ” for 20% discount and need to  email a copy of their student ID to valhamouche@vcaeducation.ca \nAbout the Education Day \nThe focus of this Education Day is on Breast Imaging; attendees will be able to:\n1. Understand the Unique Challenges of Breast Imaging\n2. Learn about Targeted Breast US & Breast MR Indications\n3. Learn Mammography procedures\n4. Understand Ultrasound biopsies and procedures\n5. Get acquainted with new and emerging technologies in breast imaging\n6. Learn about breast Tomosynthesis Technological considerations\n7. Appreciate Compassion in Healthcare\n8. Learn about Quality Control in Digital Mammography \nDownload Schedule \n \nAccreditation \n \nThis Education Day content has been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for up to 8 hours CME\, Category A credit in continuing Education; recognized by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as well as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). \nFor sonographers it is considered self directed – relevant to practice CPD activity by Sonography Canada (see page 2 here). We provide certificate of attendance. \nScroll Down   to Register Online (credit card or paypal)\, or download the Registration Form (Cheque)  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			Audience\n		\n\n		\n			Objectives\n		\n\n		\n			Speakers\n		\n\n		\n			Schedule\n		\n\n		\n			Location\n		\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n			Medical Radiation Technologists\n		\n\n		\n			\n1. Understand the Unique Challenges of Breast Imaging \n2. Learn about Targeted Breast US & Breast MR Indications\n3. Learn Mammography procedures\n4. Understand Ultrasound biopsies and procedures\n5. Get acquainted with new and emerging technologies in breast imaging\n6. Learn about breast Tomosynthesis Technological considerations\n7. Appreciate Compassion in Healthcare \n8. Learn about Quality Control in Digital Mammography\n\n		 \n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Ms. Jia Inacio \, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R)\n– Dr. Kavita Dhamanaskar\, MBBS\, FRCP(C)\n– Ms. Rosie Nouraini \, MRT(R)\, CRGS\, CRVS\n– Ms. Victoria Stefantschitsch\, MRT (R)\, BMRSc\n– Ms. Grace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR)\n– Mr. John R. Peacock \,CRGS\, Educator\n– Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hons)\n\nShort Biographies \nMs. Jia Inacio\, MBA\, BSc\, MRT(R): Ms. Inacio holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto/The Michener Institute\, and Masters of Business Administration from Rotman School of Management (UofT). She has over 10 years of experience in Medical Radiation Sciences\, specialised in breast Imaging.\nJia’s work experiences come from local clinic\, regional hospitals\, as well as specialized cancer centre. Jia currently manages the Breast Health Centre at Humber River Hospital. \nDr. Kavita Dhamanaskar\, MBBS\, FRCP(C): Dr. Dhamanaskar is Site Chief of Diagnostic Imaging- West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Medical Lead\, Breast Assessment Centre of  Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. She completed her radiology residency at the B. J. Medical College\, University of Pune\, India and K.E.M hospital\, University of Pune\, India. Fellowship: Breast Imaging\, University Health Network\, University of Toronto and Abdominal Imaging\, University Health Network\, University of Toronto. \nMs. Rosie Nouraini MRT(R)\, CRGS\, CRVS: Ms. Nouraini is a Canadian Registered General and Vascular Sonographer (CRGS\, CRVS) with a back ground in Diagnostic Radiography (MRT). Rosie is currently working as a Sonographer at Mackenzie Health Hospital (MHH) where she mentors and trains students in her role as the clinical instructor. Rosie’s long carrier in imaging has given her ample opportunities to hold leadership positions both as the Senior Technologist and the Clinical Coordinator (2011-2015). Rosie’s clinical teaching experience dates back to 1997 when she was first hired at Toronto General Hospital. Since then\, she has increased her clinical and academic involvement by accepting contract positions as the clinical instructor ( The Michener Institute\, Toronto\, 2015) and lecturer ( Ultrasound and Beyond \, Toronto\, 2017). She has also volunteered in student selection process by being an interviewer at Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) at the Michener Institute (May 2015). Rosie is the proud recipient of the following awards and recognitions from The Michener Institute: 1996 ATL academic award in abdominal Sonography; 2011 values in action award for her compassion in teaching; and 2015 plaque of recognition as a valued Clinical Coordinator and partner for the initiatives she took to help make Mackenzie Health Hospital a Sonography teaching site. Rosie is a first time guest speaker at VCA. \nMs. Victoria Stefantschitsch\, MRT (R)\, BMRSc: Ms. Stefantschitsch is an MRT with approximately 10 years of experience in the field of breast imaging. She began her career as a technologist in the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital dedicated to mammography. Victoria joined GE Healthcare as an Applications Specialist in Mammography and spent six years traveling Canada supporting Technologists and Radiologists as they implemented new digital mammography equipment… In 2017 Victoria moved into a new role as the Women’s Imaging Product Manager at GE Healthcare Canada. Victoria is currently completing her Masters degree in Health Management at McMaster University. She is also an active volunteer with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences as the vice chair of the Great Pine Ridge Section and she also sits on the Board of Directors of the Association. \nMs. Grace Ming Yan Kwong\, MRT(R)(MR): Grace is experienced in clinical mammography and breast sonography and has been practicing as a dedicated breast technologist in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for six years. She holds an undergraduate HBSc in Toxicology as well as a BSc and an advance diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences (Radiological Technologies) from University of Toronto/ The Michener’s Institute; carries a Breast Ultrasound Certificate from the Medical Technology Management Institute; and is also a registered technologist for both Radiography and MRI. She performs screening and diagnostic mammograms\, diagnostic breast ultrasound under the radiologists’ supervision and also assists in interventional breast procedures on a daily basis. \nMr. John R. Peacock: Mr. PEACOCK graduated with Dean’s Honour’s from MoHawk College from all Healthcare programs he attended\, including both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a past recipient\, of the Upjohn Ltd Award for Patient Care and the Toshiba Canada Ltd award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound Imaging Procedures. John received invaluable clinical experience at the Henderson General Hospital (associated with the Regional Cancer Centre)\, St. Joseph’s Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton\, Ontario which is the reason he was sought out to set up and run the Community Based Ultrasound Program for Sioux Lookout Zone remote regions. On behalf of Health Canada he was recruited by former Zone Hospital\, and the University of Toronto’s Northern Medical Program in Sioux Lookout Ontario\, for a 3 month pilot project to set up the Community Outreach Ultrasound Program beginning February 1\, 1996. He decided to stay and work the program as both administrator and active sonographer because he saw the value of the program in saving mothers and their unborn children in this underserviced remote region. He worked full time for over twenty years to ensure the First Nation’s people in the Sioux Lookout Zone had quality Diagnostic Sonography in their communities\, reducing wait times and benefits similar to the rest of the country. He left that position in the spring of 2017 and now has time for his other passion of educating and spreading the word about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects trauma has on children and the adults they become on which he has a unique perspective working with this population. \nMs. Sheetal Ruparelia\, MRT(R)\, BSc. (Hons): Sheetal finished her BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging from the London South Bank University in June 2006. She has a keen interest in breast imaging and therefore obtained a post graduate certificate in mammography in May 2009\, from Kingston University. She has practiced in various government and private hospitals/clinics\, both in London\, England and Toronto\, Ontario. She has held roles to assist with maintaining quality assurance\, training and development of staff (new employees and less experienced staff). She takes great pride in educating people\, enhancing her knowledge through self-learning and working effectively in teams and on various projects. This makes her a pleasant and valuable team member.
URL:https://vcaeducation.ca/event/a-holistic-approach-to-breast-imaging/
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