High Field MRI
for Technologists

- State-of-the-Art 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla Imaging -

General Course Description

This exciting three day program is devoted entirely to 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla MR imaging technology. There will be lectures covering technical and clinical aspects of 1.5 T and 3.0 T imaging.
This course is designed for those who are actively involved with High Field MR imaging systems as well as those wishing to expand their knowledge of these extremely popular technologies - especially the newer 3.0 T technology. A well balanced faculty of nationally recognized radiologists, technologists and other professionals will address numerous topics relating to the use of high field MR systems (see program format). As the main sponsor of the conference, Philips Healthcare will also offer an optional attendance 1.5 hour session covering 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla Parameter Optimization and Advanced Applications.

Accreditation -  ASRT / ARRT
This program has been submitted for approval of 20 hours of Category A CE credit (evidence of continuing education) for RTs by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).  Guidelines approved by the ASRT for verifying attendance for each lecture will be followed and a certificate of attendance will be issued by Northwest Imaging Forums and will be mailed to each qualified attendee.

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Optimizing MR Imaging Protocols - 2008
- CNS  /  Body  /  Musculoskeletal  /  MR Angiography -

* Plus a MR Breast CAD Workshop *
* Plus Update on NSF *

General Course Description

Optimizing MR Imaging Protocols : A 24 hour program that presents in depth technical and clinical information on how one can develop and/or improve existing imaging protocols that are used for performing diagnostic CNS, musculoskeletal, body and angiographic exams (see program format) at all magnetic field strengths. NOTE - a special 4 hour session will be given on Cardiac MR.   All presentations will offer ideas and concepts that will address the ultimate goal of high image quality and patient throughput.  

Breast CAD Workshops  :  Invivo will present TWO special 4 hour hands on interactive sessions demonstrating Breast Computer Aided Diagnoses (CAD) instrumentation.
NOTE - each Workshop will be given concurrently with the General Session and will cover basic operational principles as well as advanced applications and case studies. 
NOTE : each Workshop will be available to the first 20 attendees who sign up (first come, first served).

Accreditation & Verification of Attendance for ARRT
This program has been submitted for approval of 20 hours of Category A CE credit (evidence of continuing education) for RTs by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).  Guidelines approved by the ASRT for verifying attendance for each lecture will be followed and a certificate of attendance will be issued by Northwest Imaging Forums and will be mailed to each qualified attendee.

Verification of attendance policies approved by the ASRT will be in place for each lecture.

Hotel and Reservation Information

Rooms have been held for our group at the Drury Plaza Hotel.
 
To make reservations, please click on the link below.
https://reservations.druryhotels.com/
Group Number : 2024203   
 
The hotel offers great amenities, such as:
 
*        FREE!  HOT! QUIKSTART (r) eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, Belgian waffles & more!
*        FREE!  Evening Beverages and Snacks now served daily from 5:30-7:00pm
*        FREE!  High-Speed Internet Access in Every Room
*        FREE!  NEW!  Free Long Distance - One Hour Every Room, Every Night!
 
Please make your reservations by Thursday, October 23, 2008 to receive
our group rate.  Reservations made after this date will be subject to
prevailing rate and availability.  

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