In Search of Image Excellence

In Search of Image Excellence
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, Texas (TX), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

Conference Center:
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
800 East Dawson
Wisenbaker Conf Center
Tyler, Texas (TX) 75701
United States

Phone: 903-593-8441

Description:
The pursuit of excellence is a journey and not a destination. It implies perpetual efforts to advance the frontiers of knowledge. Studies have shown that to achieve excellent performance in medical imaging requires knowledge and experience combined with years of practice. Jorge Casanas shares his journey with you and relates a number of the important stops on the quest to achieve image excellence. The program is designed for participants to also share their experiences and discuss the pathway to excellence.

What is a diagnostic image?

a. Image criteria for quality
b. Evaluating the image
c. Recognizing and correcting image artifacts
d. Pass or repeat - the ultimate quality decision

Digital Imaging

a. Creating a digital image
b. Computed Radiography
c. Direct Digital Radiolography
d. Viewing digital images

Quality Management Tools

a. QC/QA in medical imaging
b. Involvement of people
c. Process approach
d. System approach
e. Continual improvement
f. Factual approach to decision making
g. The role of radiation safety in image management

Enhancing extremity images

a. Positioning of the upper extremity
b. Positioning of the lower extremity
c. Orthopedics and trauma positions & techniques for extremities
d. Using digital enhancements to produce better diagnostic images

Radiation Safety and Protection for Imaging Professionals

a. A review of the fundamentals
b. Practice what you preach
c. Public awareness and expectations
d. “Hot topics” and current events

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Jorge Casanas, MEd, RT(R)(CV)(QM)

Specialty Audience:
Radiology