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This video is designed to be used for annual MR safety training specifically for the radiologist who oversees MRI.
Accreditation
There is no accreditation for this video.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Sample
Description
This MR safety video (approximately 50 minutes in length) is produced specifically for MR Level 2 Personnel as defined by the ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013. The major topics covered in this video include: • Personnel designation • MR safety zones and access control • Static field • Gradient (time-varying) magnetic fields • Radio frequency (RF) fields • Spatial gradient fields • Patients with implants and/or devices • Labeling • Conditions of use (including B1+rms) • Managing patient warming • Preventing thermal injuries • Patient and non-patient screening • Quench • Medical emergencies in the MRI environment • Managing the claustrophobic or anxious patient This video program is intended to satisfy annual education requirements.
Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. In other words if you received credit for this course last year and you are not in a new biennium, you can not take this course for credit.
Objectives
- Define Level 1 and Level 2 MR personnel
- Define MR safety Zones III and IV
- Describe the procedures and documentation associated with screening non-MR personnel
- Describe the recommendations of both the ACR and Joint Commission with regard to screening patients
- Describe the importance of patients being dressed in MR appropriate attire prior to undergoing and MR procedure
- Describe how to minimize the risk to patients with regard to RF burns
- Name several methods to manage SAR during an MR procedure
- Describe the importance of monitoring patients and how to prepare for medical emergencies
- Name and describe the current labeling terminology for implants and devices
- Describe safety issues related to a quench
- Name the major acute and chronic gadolinium-based contrast media adverse events
- Describe techniques which can minimize patient anxiety
Target Audience
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of Category A CE credit as designated by the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Release Date: 02/26/2024 | Expires 02/27/2025
Sample
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
The use of ultrasound-enhancing agents (UEAs) in the practice of contrast echocardiography is now considered an essential component of a state-of-the-art echocardiography laboratory. Education on the appropriate use of UEAs to improve quantitative measurements of LV size and function, to detect regional dysfunction at rest and during stress, and to detect LV cavity abnormalities (thrombus, masses, hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, etc.) are necessary & their value to patient care needs to be reinforced. While didactic lectures are effective for teaching the impact of UEAs on patient care, the major clinical obstacle to the clinical adoption of contrast echocardiography is unfamiliarity with a variety of components. This IV access video allows for familiarity and learning so diagnostic imaging can be improved and patient care can be enhanced.
Objectives
- Introduction to prepare you for any type of IV or Agent administration training Types of agents & how to administer
- Challenges and benefits of implementing a sonographer agent administration & IV insertion program
- Pitfalls of IV insertion and solutions
- How to insert an IV
- How to remove an IV
- Why sonographers (with case examples)
Target Audience
The content of this SDMS CME symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Sonographers, Imaging Nurses, Administrators, Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.00 hours of SDMS CME Credit Category AB by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 03/13/2024 | Expires 03/13.2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Christine Merrill, BSc, CRGS, CRVS, RDMS, RVT
Sonographer, Department of Radiology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB Canada
Maria Stanczak, MS, RDMS, RVT, R.T(R)(M)
Assistant Professor and Vascular Sonography Clinical Coordinator
Thomas Jefferson University
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
The Ultrasound community is challenged with maintaining current knowledge of trends and advances that could impact decision-making. The goal of this roundtable will be to discuss clinical care topics, such as formulary, storage, use, and dilution practices utilizing three healthcare professionals. Additionally, this panel will discuss the feasibility and value of UEAs, and convey key information related to how to efficiently and safely use these UEAs in current clinical care.
Objectives
- To understand strategies to reduce the risk of adverse reactions to ultrasound enhancing agents.
- Perform proper administration of various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- How to properly assemble/ prepare the various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- To understand best practices for safe and appropriate use of ultrasound enhancing agents in echocardiography laboratories.
- To recognize the value and appropriate techniques for dilution of ultrasound enhancing agents to improve image quality and mitigate side effects.
Target Audience
The content of this SDMS CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Sonographers, Imaging Nurses, Administrators, Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.50 hours of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 11/20/2023| Expires 11/19/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty, and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Yvette Carvallo, RDCS, RVS, CCT, FASE
Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Summit, New Jersey
Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, MACC, FAHA
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System
Professor of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical
College at Thomas Jefferson University
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Director, Echocardiography Laboratory,
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Ed Kent, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph.
Integrated Health Systems, Pharmacy
Services and Diagnostic Imaging
formulary optimization
Post Falls, Idaho
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
The Ultrasound community is challenged with maintaining current knowledge of trends and advances that could impact decision-making. The goal of this roundtable will be to discuss clinical care topics, such as formulary, storage, use, and dilution practices utilizing three healthcare professionals. Additionally, this panel will discuss the feasibility and value of UEAs, and convey key information related to how to efficiently and safely use these UEAs in current clinical care.
Objectives
- To understand strategies to reduce the risk of adverse reactions to ultrasound enhancing agents.
- Perform proper administration of various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- How to properly assemble/ prepare the various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- To understand best practices for safe and appropriate use of ultrasound enhancing agents in echocardiography laboratories.
- To recognize the value and appropriate techniques for dilution of ultrasound enhancing agents to improve image quality and mitigate side effects.
Target Audience
The content of this CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Physicians, Imaging Nurses, Administrators, Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician CME Effective: 10/27/2023 – 10/27/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Yvette Carvallo, RDCS, RVS, CCT, FASE
Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Summit, New Jersey
Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, MACC, FAHA
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System
Professor of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical
College at Thomas Jefferson University
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Director, Echocardiography Laboratory,
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Ed Kent, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph.
Integrated Health Systems, Pharmacy
Services and Diagnostic Imaging
formulary optimization
Post Falls, Idaho
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description Objectives Sample Description
This 1 hour comprehensive course is designed for medical professionals requiring Level 1 certification for working within the MR Environment. The course explains what the American College of Radiology (ACR) is and its role in creating guidelines for medical facilities. All of the various roles for medical staff will be discussed with an emphasis on Level 1 roles and responsibilities. MR Zoning and its importance along with reasoning for controlled access into various areas of MR will be defined. The importance of MR Screening of both patients and medical professionals will be discussed. Finally, the difference between near incidents and actual incidents will be differentiated and examples of MR Safety accidents will be reviewed.
Objectives
- State what the American College of Radiology (ACR) is and their Guidelines
- Define roles and responsibilities with a concentration on Level 1 personnel
- Create an understanding of MR zoning and controlled access into Zone III
- Explain the importance of MR Screening of all staff and patients
- Inform Level 1 concerns for MR Safety as related to patients and personnel
- Show examples of MR Safety incidents
Sample
Sample handout: MR Safety Level 1 Personnel Sample
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
In our clinical practices there is a need to understand the properties of available GBCAs, how high relaxivity can help optimizing MR scans of abdominal/pelvic organs and discuss the value of high relaxivity in such organs as well. Relaxivity and improving efficiency of current GBCAs will be covered. Physicians, Technologists and other healthcare professionals will be encouraged to utilize current information to make informed decisions in their clinical settings with an emphasis on patient care.
Objectives
- Describe the properties of available GBCAs.
- Understand the value of high relaxivity in DCE MRI of abdomen and pelvis
- Review gadolinium exposure and dosing
- Future of MRI: new agents and new technology (e.g., A.I.) on the horizon.
Target Audience
The content of this CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and Other Physicians, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, and others.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician CME Effective: 04/13/2023 – 05/08/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Kristin K. Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief, Assoc.
Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Section, Dept. of Radiology, UAB
Medicine Birmingham, AL
Aytekin Oto, MD, MBA, FACR
Professor and Chair of Radiology
Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Physician
University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Alessandro Furlan, MD
Department of Radiology – Abdominal
Imaging Division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
The use of ultrasound-enhancing agents (UEAs) in the practice of contrast echocardiography is now considered an essential component of a state-of-the-art echocardiography laboratory. Education on the appropriate use of UEAs to improve quantitative measurements of LV size and function, to detect regional dysfunction at rest and during stress, and to detect LV cavity abnormalities (thrombus, masses, hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, etc.) are necessary & their value to patient care needs to be reinforced. While didactic lectures are effective for teaching the impact of UEAs on patient care, the major clinical obstacle to the clinical adoption of contrast echocardiography is unfamiliarity with a variety of components. This IV access video allows for familiarity and learning so diagnostic imaging can be improved and patient care can be enhanced.
Objectives
- Introduction to prepare you for any type of IV or Agent administration training Types of agents & how to administer
- Challenges and benefits of implementing a sonographer agent administration & IV insertion program
- Pitfalls of IV insertion and solutions
- How to insert an IV
- How to remove an IV
- Why sonographers (with case examples)
Target Audience
The content of this SDMS CME symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Sonographers, Imaging Nurses, Administrators, Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.00 hours of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 02/29/2024 | Expires 02/28/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Lauren C. Motola, BS, RDCS, FASE
Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Elliot Hospital – Manchester, NH
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
In our clinical practices there is a need to understand the properties of available GBCAs, how high relaxivity can help optimizing MR scans of abdominal/pelvic organs and discuss the value of high relaxivity in such organs as well. Relaxivity and improving efficiency of current GBCAs will be covered. Physicians, Technologists and other healthcare professionals will be encouraged to utilize current information to make informed decisions in their clinical settings with an emphasis on patient care.
Objectives
- Describe the properties of available GBCAs.
- Understand the value of high relaxivity in DCE MRI of abdomen and pelvis
- Review gadolinium exposure and dosing
- Future of MRI: new agents and new technology (e.g., A.I.) on the horizon.
Target Audience
The content of this CE webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Technologists, and others.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for 1.25 hour of Category A American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credit, as designated by The International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM). This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Technologist CE Effective 05/09/2023 – 05/08/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Kristin K. Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief, Assoc.
Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Section, Dept. of Radiology, UAB
Medicine Birmingham, AL
Aytekin Oto, MD, MBA, FACR
Professor and Chair of Radiology
Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Physician
University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Alessandro Furlan, MD
Department of Radiology – Abdominal
Imaging Division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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If you wish to receive credit, please click on the
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Sample
Description
This MR safety video (approximately 50 minutes in length) is produced specifically for MR Level 2 Personnel as defined by the ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013. The major topics covered in this video include: • Personnel designation • MR safety zones and access control • Static field • Gradient (time-varying) magnetic fields • Radio frequency (RF) fields • Spatial gradient fields • Patients with implants and/or devices • Labeling • Conditions of use (including B1+rms) • Managing patient warming • Preventing thermal injuries • Patient and non-patient screening • Quench • Medical emergencies in the MRI environment • Managing the claustrophobic or anxious patient This video program is intended to satisfy annual education requirements.
Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. In other words if you received credit for this course last year and you are not in a new biennium, you can not take this course for credit.
Objectives
- Define Level 1 and Level 2 MR personnel
- Define MR safety Zones III and IV
- Describe the procedures and documentation associated with screening non-MR personnel
- Describe the recommendations of both the ACR and Joint Commission with regard to screening patients
- Describe the importance of patients being dressed in MR appropriate attire prior to undergoing and MR procedure
- Describe how to minimize the risk to patients with regard to RF burns
- Name several methods to manage SAR during an MR procedure
- Describe the importance of monitoring patients and how to prepare for medical emergencies
- Name and describe the current labeling terminology for implants and devices
- Describe safety issues related to a quench
- Name the major acute and chronic gadolinium-based contrast media adverse events
- Describe techniques which can minimize patient anxiety
Target Audience
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of Category A CE credit as designated by the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Release Date: 02/27/2023 | Expires 02/26/2024
Sample
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
Physicians and technologists need current information and data to make informed decisions regarding MR contrast agents. Accordingly, experts on contrast media have been assembled to present the latest data with the use of GBCAs. MR has become a routine tool used to improve diagnostic performance and guide appropriate treatment. As such, the MR community is challenged with maintaining current knowledge of trends and advances that could impact decision-making. The goal of this CME/CE-accredited educational enduring series is to educate clinicians on the usage and value of GBCAs in MR imaging, convey key information on contrast agent selection and usage while understanding the benefits of a high relaxivity option. The potential value of high relaxivity at different field strengths including 1.5T and 3T MR equipment but also new low and ultra-low field new scanners in the different MR indications including pre-operative staging, post neoadjuvant chemotherapy, post-surgical evaluation (surgical margins, breast conservation therapy).
Objectives
- Review the principles behind current breast MRI protocols for breast cancer detection.
- Describe the properties and differences of available GBCAs.
- Discuss the relative relaxivities of the different GBCAs and the impact of higher relaxivity on the sensitivity and specificity of disease detection.
- Discuss the possible effects of different MR field strengths (1.5T vs 3T) on breast MRI protocols.
- Review the current indications for contrast enhanced breast MRI.
- Review Gd safety and the concerns and process of Gd deposition and factors that effect it.
- Review new techniques, abbreviated breast MRI protocols, new contrast agents and future AI applications.
Target Audience
The content of this CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and Other Physicians, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, and others.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician CME Effective: 02/23/2023 – 03/3/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Christopher Comstock,
MD, FACR, FSBI
Breast Imaging Section
Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center New York, NY
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
In today’s fast-paced clinical environment, it is helpful to understand how artificial intelligence technologies work in the medical field. Specifically, the history of AI, the industry terms and the role of artificial intelligence in medical imaging.
Objectives
- State examples of early and current uses of artificial intelligence
- Define artificial intelligence
- Define Machine Learning
- Define Deep Learning
- Give examples of AI uses in medical imaging
Target Audience
The content of this Technologist CE Accredited Webinar is intended for technologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in medical imaging and artificial intelligence.
Accreditation
This MRI program has been submitted for approval of 1.5 hour of category A CE technologist credit as designated by The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM.
Release Date: TBD | Expires TBD
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
William Faulkner
BS, RT (R)(MR) (CT), FSMRT, MRSO
Bill Faulkner has been working as an independent consultant through his own company, William Faulkner & Associates, providing MRI and CT education as well as MRI safety and clinical operations consulting for over 20 years.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
This symposium titled “Considerations in the Selection of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents” explores CNS and Body studies in MRI. Our experts discuss practical strategies and implementation of guidelines in routine clinical practice. We will review strategies on how to address concerns regarding gadolinium administration as well. The purpose of this symposium is to provide physicians and other health care professionals with current clinical data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
Objectives
- Describe the key physicochemical properties of GBCAs
- Discuss the definition of stability as it relates to GBCAs
- Explain the concept of relaxivity
- Describe the importance of high relaxivity in diagnostic radiology
Target Audience
The content of this CE Symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Facility Managers, Researchers, Technologists and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for 1.0 hour of Category A American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credit, as designated by The International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM). This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a live seminar/meeting or self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
It is the responsibility of each individual to maintain a record of previously submitted and credited live or self-learning CE or CME activities. Duplicate credit for the same activity in the same biennium is not permitted.
Release Date: 2/26/2024 | Expires 2/27/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR,
FISMRM, MRMD/SE, AANG
Chief, Division of Emergency Radiology
and Teleradiology Director Magnetic Resonance Services
Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Kristin Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief Associate Professor
Abdominal Imaging Section University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Faculty
Description
This symposium titled “Considerations in the Selection of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents” explores CNS and Body studies in MRI. Our experts discuss practical strategies and implementation of guidelines in routine clinical practice. We will review strategies on how to address concerns regarding gadolinium administration as well. The purpose of this symposium is to provide physicians and other health care professionals with current clinical data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
Objectives
- Describe the key physicochemical properties of GBCAs
- Discuss the definition of stability as it relates to GBCAs
- Explain the concept of relaxivity
- Describe the importance of high relaxivity in diagnostic radiology
Target Audience
The content of this CME/CE Symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and Other Physicians, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, Technologists and Others.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 2/26/2024 | Expires 2/27/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Faculty
Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR,
FISMRM, MRMD/SE, AANG
Chief, Division of Emergency Radiology
and Teleradiology Director Magnetic Resonance Services
Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Kristin Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief Associate Professor
Abdominal Imaging Section University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In today’s fast-paced clinical environment, it is helpful to understand how ultrasound integrates new artificial intelligence technologies to best serve both physicians and patients. Specifically, how AI can improve patient satisfaction, increase medical professionals’ workflow efficiency, expand scientific knowledge and explore disease prediction models.
Objectives
- To review the different types of machine learning (ML) techniques
- To understand how ML algorithms could be incorporated in practice to improve echo lab workflow
- Characterize the challenges and opportunities related to the application of AI in echocardiography in the COVID-19 era
- Understand the potential for AI technology in improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Target Audience
The content of this SDMD CME Symposium is intended for sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.0 hour of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Disclosures
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
- Edwards Life Sciences
- Bracco
- Ultromics and Heart Sciences
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- American Society of Echo Foundation
Partho Sengupta, MD, DM, FACC, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- Kencor Health
- RCE Technologies
Faculty
Jordan B. Strom
MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Patricia A. Pellikka
MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Partho Sengupta
MD, DM, FACC, FASE
WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
Morgantown, WV
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Supported in part with unrestricted educational grants provided by:
Bracco Diagnostics Inc. & Lantheus Medical Imaging
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In today’s fast-paced clinical environment, it is helpful to understand how ultrasound integrates new artificial intelligence technologies to best serve both physicians and patients. Specifically, how AI can improve patient satisfaction, increase medical professionals’ workflow efficiency, expand scientific knowledge and explore disease prediction models.
Objectives
- To review the different types of machine learning (ML) techniques
- To understand how ML algorithms could be incorporated in practice to improve echo lab workflow
- Characterize the challenges and opportunities related to the application of AI in echocardiography in the COVID-19 era
- Understand the potential for AI technology in improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Target Audience
To review the different types of machine learning (ML) techniques To understand how ML algorithms could be incorporated in practice to improve echo lab workflow Characterize the challenges and opportunities related to the application of AI in echocardiography in the COVID-19 era Understand the potential for AI technology in improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Disclosures
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
- Edwards Life Sciences
- Bracco
- Ultromics and Heart Sciences
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- American Society of Echo Foundation
Partho Sengupta, MD, DM, FACC, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- Kencor Health
- RCE Technologies
Faculty
Jordan B. Strom
MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Patricia A. Pellikka
MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Partho Sengupta
MD, DM, FACC, FASE
WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
Morgantown, WV
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Supported in part with unrestricted educational grants provided by:
Bracco Diagnostics Inc. & Lantheus Medical Imaging
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
This video is designed to be used for annual MR safety training specifically for the radiologist who oversees MRI.
Accreditation
There is no accreditation for this video.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
Sonographers and Physicians need up-to-date information to understand the important role of contrast echocardiography for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of cardiovascular disease. Reliable endocardial border definition is crucial for the assessment of LV wall motion and detection of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can be difficult in some patients. In situations where quality images can only be recorded using special breathing maneuvers, clinicians may find that stress echocardiography with contrast agents is of benefit, particularly in obtaining reliable loops at peak stress. This webinar will present case studies illustrating the use of contrast to improve image quality and diagnostic accuracy in echocardiography.
Objectives
- How to properly use contrast imaging to evaluate cardiac masses and chest pain.
- When to use conventional LVO imaging vs. VLMI (very low MI imaging) for different pathology.
- How to identify cardiac rupture using contrast imaging.
- How to identify regional wall motion abnormalities and aneurysms using contrast imaging.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.0 hour of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 04/01/2024 | Expires: 04/01/2025
Disclosures
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
- No Disclosures
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Echocardiography & Nuclear
Imaging Manager
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
Sonographers and Physicians need up-to-date information to understand the important role of contrast echocardiography for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of cardiovascular disease. Reliable endocardial border definition is crucial for the assessment of LV wall motion and detection of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can be difficult in some patients. In situations where quality images can only be recorded using special breathing maneuvers, clinicians may find that stress echocardiography with contrast agents is of benefit, particularly in obtaining reliable loops at peak stress. This webinar will present case studies illustrating the use of contrast to improve image quality and diagnostic accuracy in echocardiography.
Objectives
- How to properly use contrast imaging to evaluate cardiac masses and chest pain.
- When to use conventional LVO imaging vs. VLMI (very low MI imaging) for different pathology.
- How to identify cardiac rupture using contrast imaging.
- How to identify regional wall motion abnormalities and aneurysms using contrast imaging.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons), and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 04/01/2024 | Expires: 04/01/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Disclosures
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
- No Disclosures
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Echocardiography & Nuclear
Imaging Manager
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In this webinar, we will cover endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (F-BEVAR) for the treatment of aortic aneurysms. We will also explore possible complications of this treatment, highlighting endoleaks. Cases of how the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound improved images will be presented with a brief explanation describing how the “bubbles” work. Lastly, a dive into the use of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound within the vascular surgery practice of the aortic field will be reviewed.
Objectives
- Introduce the optimal uses of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound for aortic pathologies.
- Discuss the importance and benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound compared to CT.
- Review the limitations of contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
- Review how contrast-enhanced ultrasound improves vascular practice on treatments of aortic aneurysm.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 0.5 hour of SDMS CME Credit Category AB by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 03/31/2024 | Expires: 03/31/2025
Disclosures
Carla K. Scott, MD
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Carla K. Scott, MD
Vascular Surgeon (SBACV board certified), Brazil
Ultrasound Doppler Specialist, Brazil
UT Southwestern Research Fellow, Dallas, Texas, US
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In this webinar, we will cover endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (F-BEVAR) for the treatment of aortic aneurysms. We will also explore possible complications of this treatment, highlighting endoleaks. Cases of how the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound improved images will be presented with a brief explanation describing how the “bubbles” work. Lastly, a dive into the use of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound within the vascular surgery practice of the aortic field will be reviewed.
Objectives
- Introduce the optimal uses of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound for aortic pathologies.
- Discuss the importance and benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound compared to CT.
- Review the limitations of contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
- Review how contrast-enhanced ultrasound improves vascular practice on treatments of aortic aneurysm.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons), and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 03/31/2024 | Expires: 03/31/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Disclosures
Carla K. Scott, MD
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Carla K. Scott, MD
Vascular Surgeon (SBACV board certified), Brazil
Ultrasound Doppler Specialist, Brazil
UT Southwestern Research Fellow, Dallas, Texas, US
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
This webinar will discuss processes needed to evaluate the right ventricle (RV) of the heart, assess the challenges with various patient populations, and explore the advantages of using ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for a more comprehensive diagnosis. Using UEAs to enhance RV echocardiography, as established by various case studies, has shown to be effective in evaluating the right ventricular size, function, and wall motion to a greater degree than without. Current trends will be reviewed and real-life case examples will be presented to enhance patient care.
Objectives
- Describe how size and function play pivotal roles in the prognosis of several cardiac diseases.
- Discuss the reasons why echocardiography should be the most frequently used imaging modality.
- Review cardiac anatomy and explore how Right Ventricular (RV) assessment requires multiple scanning windows.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons) and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date: 02/19/2024 | Expires: 02/18/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Disclosures
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
- Clinical Specialist for Lantheus Medical Diagnostic Imaging Solutions
Faculty
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
Research Echosonographer
Yale-New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
This webinar will discuss processes needed to evaluate the right ventricle (RV) of the heart, assess the challenges with various patient populations, and explore the advantages of using ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for a more comprehensive diagnosis. Using UEAs to enhance RV echocardiography, as established by various case studies, has shown to be effective in evaluating the right ventricular size, function, and wall motion to a greater degree than without. Current trends will be reviewed and real-life case examples will be presented to enhance patient care.
Objectives
- Describe how size and function play pivotal roles in the prognosis of several cardiac diseases.
- Discuss the reasons why echocardiography should be the most frequently used imaging modality.
- Review cardiac anatomy and explore how Right Ventricular (RV) assessment requires multiple scanning windows.
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.0 hour of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Date: 02/19/2024 | Expires: 02/18/2025
Disclosures
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
- Clinical Specialist for Lantheus Medical Diagnostic Imaging Solutions
Faculty
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
Research Echosonographer
Yale-New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
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In an effort to provide Physicians, Technologists, and other course attendees with current information and data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings, this symposium covers several objectives. These include teaching and reviewing the basic principles underlying the potential areas of safety concern involved in the MR imaging process and magnetic resonance environment. In addition, defining the thought process algorithms for assessing whether a patient/device/implant/ foreign object can safely undergo MR imaging, and familiarizing the attendee with medico-legal considerations associated with MR safety.
Schedule
| Sunday – Day 1 (4.0 Hours) | |
| 2:50 3:00 5:00 7:00 pm | Opening Announcements – Matt Wilson Introduction, MRMD, MRSO, MRSE Static Magnetic Fields Part I, II End of Session |
| Monday – Day 2 (8.0 Hours) | |
| 7:20 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:15 2:15 3:15 3:45 4:45 5:45 | Opening Announcements – Matt Wilson Static Magnetic Fields Part III Static Magnetic Fields Part IV Break Static Magnetic Fields Part V RF Magnetic Fields Part I Lunch on Your Own RF Magnetic Fields Part II RF Magnetic Fields Part III Break RF Magnetic Fields Part IV RF Magnetic Fields Part V End of Session |
| Tuesday – Day 3 (8.0 Hours) | |
| 7:20 3:15 | Opening Announcements – Matt Wilson Gradient Magnetic Fields Part I Gradient Magnetic Fields Part II Break Safety of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Cryogen Safety Considerations Lunch on Your Own Implant Safety: Clinical Application and Decision Making Part I Implant Safety: Kanal’s MR Safety Implant Risk Assessment app: Decision tree review and utilization Break Implant Safety: Clinical Application and Decision Making Part II Review of Submitted Questions End of Session |
| Wednesday – Day 4 (4.0 Hours) | |
| 7:20 7:30 8:30 | Opening Announcements – Matt Wilson Product labeling and off-label imaging: The FDA does not approve uses of drugs/devices Legal Considerations: Part I Break Legal Considerations: Part II Legal Considerations: Part III End of Session |
Speaker
 | Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR, FISMRM, MRMD/SE, AANGDirector, Magnetic Resonance Services Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology |
Dr. Kanal has been involved in researching and teaching the world about magnetic resonance (MR) safety issues for more than 30 years, since the introduction of MRI as a clinical diagnostic tool. Having chaired the first magnetic resonance safety committee ever created, he also chaired numerous other MR safety committees and has been continually involved in and/or leading MR safety initiatives ever since. These include, among others, having chaired the MR Safety Committee for the American College of Radiology from its inception in 2001 until the summer of 2012, being awarded fellowship in the American College of Radiology as well as the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, and being named a Special Government Employee to the Food and Drug Administration on MR safety issues for both the Division of Medical Imaging and Hematology Products/Drug Safety group (of the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology) regarding magnetic resonance contrast agents as well as the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health regarding all matters relating to magnetic resonance safety.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the providership of The Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF). The Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This activity is designated for up to 24.0 AMA PRA Category1 Credits ™.
This MRI program has been submitted for approval of 24 hours of category A CE technologist credit as designated by The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a live activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. To receive the maximum amount of credit hours, you must attend all sessions. Verification of attendance policies will be in place for each lecture. This meeting has applied to CAMPEP for approval of 24 MPCEC (Medical Physics Continuing Education Credit) hours.
Disclosures
- Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR, FISMRM, MRMD, MRSE, AANG
- General Electric Healthcare – Speaking Fee
- Bracco Diagnostics Inc. – Speaking Fee
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This video is designed to assist sites in providing MR safety education for non- MRI personnel. The video address the importance of access restrictions to the MRI environment and MR safety screening for patients and support personnel.
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Specifically designed for MR departments to use as an education tool for all hospital staff (ie non-MR personnel).
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This video is designed to assist sites in providing MR safety training for first responders (in particular firefighters and police officers). The main focus is on the dangers associated with the static field and quenching the magnet. Importance of MRI personnel control of the environment is also emphasized.
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There is not accreditation for this video.
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Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In today’s current clinical environment, it is helpful to understand echocardiographic assessment of Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Specifically, how to evaluate Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) complications using echocardiography and recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications. There is a need to provide case review for better understanding of echocardiographic assessment of LVAD and how it can increase patient care images. This webinar will cover the role of both contrast echocardiography and CT in evaluation of LVAD.
Objectives
- Understand when, why, and how to use Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEAs)
- Understand when to use UEAs in the imaging of patients with LVADs
- Discuss tips and tricks for sonographers in LVAD imaging
- Understand echocardiographic assessment of LVAD
- Evaluate LVAD complications using echocardiography
- Recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 1.0 hour of SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 10/16/2023| Expires: 10/15/2024
Disclosures
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
- No Disclosures
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
Cardiac Sonographer
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
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Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In today’s current clinical environment, it is helpful to understand echocardiographic assessment of Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Specifically, how to evaluate Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) complications using echocardiography and recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications. There is a need to provide case review for better understanding of echocardiographic assessment of LVAD and how it can increase patient care images. This webinar will cover the role of both contrast echocardiography and CT in evaluation of LVAD.
Objectives
- Understand when, why, and how to use Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEAs)
- Understand when to use UEAs in the imaging of patients with LVADs
- Discuss tips and tricks for sonographers in LVAD imaging
- Understand echocardiographic assessment of LVAD
- Evaluate LVAD complications using echocardiography
- Recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including,but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons)
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Disclosures
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
- No Disclosures
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
Cardiac Sonographer
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In this webinar we discuss the when and why to use ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs). This includes when two or more LV segments cannot be visualized adequately for the assessment of LV function (LVEF and RWM assessment) and/or in settings in which the study indication requires accurate analysis of RWMA (JASE 2018). Current information on safety and optimization is discussed and we explore Cardio-Oncology and how best to monitor cardiotoxicity. Lastly, we cover current updates of UEA roles in the evaluation of masses including perfusion techniques.
Objectives
- When, why, and how should I use ultrasound enhancing
agents?- Current recommendations
- Safety
- Optimization
- Cardio-Oncology
- What is it? Why is it important?
- What imaging should I use to monitor for cardiotoxicity?
- 2D, 3D, ultrasound enhancing agents
- Usefulness of Strain
- UEA for mass perfusion
- Thrombus vs Tumor?
- Optimizing perfusion techniques
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons)
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Disclosures
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
- Nothing to Disclose
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
- Nothing to Disclose
Faculty
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
Director of Cardio-Oncology
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
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Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
In this webinar we discuss the when and why to use ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs). This includes when two or more LV segments cannot be visualized adequately for the assessment of LV function (LVEF and RWM assessment) and/or in settings in which the study indication requires accurate analysis of RWMA (JASE 2018). Current information on safety and optimization is discussed and we explore Cardio-Oncology and how best to monitor cardiotoxicity. Lastly, we cover current updates of UEA roles in the evaluation of masses including perfusion techniques.
Objectives
- When, why, and how should I use ultrasound enhancing
agents?- Current recommendations
- Safety
- Optimization
- Cardio-Oncology
- What is it? Why is it important?
- What imaging should I use to monitor for cardiotoxicity?
- 2D, 3D, ultrasound enhancing agents
- Usefulness of Strain
- UEA for mass perfusion
- Thrombus vs Tumor?
- Optimizing perfusion techniques
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 0.75 SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Submitted for approval of 0.75 SDMS CME Credit Category AE
Disclosures
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
- Bracco – honoraria for unrestricted educational conference (ROQ and MM) and consulting in 2018 (ROQ)
- Discussion of off-label use of ultrasound enhancing agents
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
- No Disclosures
Faculty
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
Director of Cardio-Oncology
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
There is a need to provide high quality and timely, clinically relevant cardiovascular education. In an effort to provide an overview of UEAs and the types of UEA available in the United States; we will review the historical safety data on UEAs. Discuss current approaches toward adverse reactions. Evaluate indications for UEA use and evidence base for efficacy in practice. This will provide Physicians and Sonographers with current information and data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
Objectives
- Review the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of UEAs in the ED and ICU
- Understand the best practices for use of UEAs in echocardiography laboratories and the role of decision aides
- Review billing/coding for UEA use in echocardiography
Target Audience
This program has been designed for sonographers with an interest in cardiac imaging and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This program has been submitted for approval of 0.75 SDMS CME Credit Category AE by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS).
Release Date: 07/11/2023 | Expires: 07/10/2024
Submitted for approval of 0.75 SDMS CME Credit Category AE
Disclosures
Jordan Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
- Philips Healthcare – Consultant
- Edwards Lifesciences – Grant Funding
Faculty
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Disclosures
Faculty
Description
There is a need to provide high quality and timely, clinically relevant cardiovascular education. In an effort to provide an overview of UEAs and the types of UEA available in the United States; we will review the historical safety data on UEAs. Discuss current approaches toward adverse reactions. Evaluate indications for UEA use and evidence base for efficacy in practice. This will provide Physicians and Sonographers with current information and data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
Objectives
- Review the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of UEAs in the ED and ICU
- Understand the best practices for use of UEAs in echocardiography laboratories and the role of decision aides
- Review billing/coding for UEA use in echocardiography
Target Audience
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons), and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
Accreditation
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Valid from 07/11/2023 | Expires: 07/10/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME/CE activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Disclosures
Jordan Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
- Philips Healthcare – Consultant
- Edwards Lifesciences – Grant Funding
Faculty
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
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If you wish to receive credit, please click on the
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
Description Objectives Target Audience Accreditation Sample Description
This MR safety video (approximately 50 minutes in length) is produced specifically for MR Level 2 Personnel as defined by the ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013. The major topics covered in this video include:
- Personnel designation
- MR safety zones and access control
- Static field • Gradient (time-varying) magnetic fields
- Radio frequency (RF) fields
- Spatial gradient fields
- Patients with implants and/or devices
- Labeling
- Conditions of use (including B1+rms)
- Managing patient warming
- Preventing thermal injuries
- Patient and non-patient screening
- Quench
- Medical emergencies in the MRI environment
- Managing the claustrophobic or anxious patient
This video program is intended to satisfy annual education requirements
Objectives
- Define Level 1 and Level 2 MR personnel
- Define MR safety Zones III and IV
- Describe the procedures and documentation associated with screening non-MR personnel
- Describe the recommendations of both the ACR and Joint Commission with regard to screening patients
- Describe the importance of patients being dressed in MR appropriate attire prior to undergoing and MR procedure
- Describe how to minimize the risk to patients with regard to RF burns
- Name several methods to manage SAR during an MR procedure
- Describe the importance of monitoring patients and how to prepare for medical emergencies
- Name and describe the current labeling terminology for implants and devices
- Describe safety issues related to a quench
- Name the major acute and chronic gadolinium-based contrast media adverse events
- Describe techniques which can minimize patient anxiety
Target Audience
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has no Category A CE credit assigned.
Sample
Sample Handout: MR Safety Level 2 Personnel Sample
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Sample
Description
The MRI Registry Prep series is authored by Bill Faulkner, a well-known MRI consultant, author and MRI educator. Topics in this series include: MR Hardware, Safety, Basic Principles of MRI, MR Image Contrast, Pulse Sequences, MR Data Acquisition, Imaging Options and Image Quality, MRA, Diffusion and Perfusion. In addition, This MR Registry Prep series consists of 6 detailed videos, designed for the MR Technologist who are studying for the MR Certification Exam. This series will cover the majority of physics-based topics that are on the MR Certification Exam. The viewer must achieve a score of 75% on all quizzes and view all videos to receive a certificate of completion.
MR Registry Prep Series Topics include:
- MR Hardware
- MR Safety
- Basic MR Principles
- Relaxation and MR Image Contrast
- Pulse Sequences
- MR Data Acquisition
- Imaging Options
- MR Image Quality
- Formulas and Calculations
- MRA
- Diffusion and Perfusion
Objectives
The series objective is to provide the participant with basic knowledge as it pertains to clinical MRI, in addition to helping them prepare to sit for the MRI certification exam.
Target Audience
- Technologists interested in MRI.
- Technologists who have never had any formal education in MRI principles.
- Molecular Imaging Technologists or CT Technologists who may be cross-training into MRI.
- Technologists who are preparing for the ARRT or ARMRIT MR certification exams.
Accreditation
This program has been approved for 6.0 hour of Category A CE credit as designated by the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM.
Please Note: If This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module it cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Release Date: TBD Expires: TBD
Sample
Description Objectives Sample Description
This 1 hour comprehensive course is designed for medical professionals requiring Level 1 certification for working within the MR Environment. The course explains what the American College of Radiology (ACR) is and its role in creating guidelines for medical facilities. All of the various roles for medical staff will be discussed with an emphasis on Level 1 roles and responsibilities. MR Zoning and its importance along with reasoning for controlled access into various areas of MR will be defined. The importance of MR Screening of both patients and medical professionals will be discussed. Finally, the difference between near incidents and actual incidents will be differentiated and examples of MR Safety accidents will be reviewed.
Objectives
- State what the American College of Radiology (ACR) is and their Guidelines
- Define roles and responsibilities with a concentration on Level 1 personnel
- Create an understanding of MR zoning and controlled access into Zone III
- Explain the importance of MR Screening of all staff and patients
- Inform Level 1 concerns for MR Safety as related to patients and personnel
- Show examples of MR Safety incidents
Sample
Sample handout: MR Safety Level 1 Personnel Sample
Description
Objectives
Target Audience
Accreditation
Sample
Description
This MR safety video (approximately 50 minutes in length) is produced specifically for MR Level 2 Personnel as defined by the ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013. The major topics covered in this video include: • Personnel designation • MR safety zones and access control • Static field • Gradient (time-varying) magnetic fields • Radio frequency (RF) fields • Spatial gradient fields • Patients with implants and/or devices • Labeling • Conditions of use (including B1+rms) • Managing patient warming • Preventing thermal injuries • Patient and non-patient screening • Quench • Medical emergencies in the MRI environment • Managing the claustrophobic or anxious patient This video program is intended to satisfy annual education requirements.
Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium. In other words if you received credit for this course last year and you are not in a new biennium, you can not take this course for credit.
Objectives
- Define Level 1 and Level 2 MR personnel
- Define MR safety Zones III and IV
- Describe the procedures and documentation associated with screening non-MR personnel
- Describe the recommendations of both the ACR and Joint Commission with regard to screening patients
- Describe the importance of patients being dressed in MR appropriate attire prior to undergoing and MR procedure
- Describe how to minimize the risk to patients with regard to RF burns
- Name several methods to manage SAR during an MR procedure
- Describe the importance of monitoring patients and how to prepare for medical emergencies
- Name and describe the current labeling terminology for implants and devices
- Describe safety issues related to a quench
- Name the major acute and chronic gadolinium-based contrast media adverse events
- Describe techniques which can minimize patient anxiety
Target Audience
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
Accreditation
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of Category A CE credit as designated by the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM. Please Note: This activity was previously offered within a combined CE Module and cannot be used again in this or any subsequent biennium if completed previously. Additionally, this activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Release Date: 02/27/2023 | Expires 02/26/2024
Sample