Preparation and Review for the CT Registry Exam

Preparation and Review for the CT Registry Exam
8 or 16 Hours Category A Credit
Debra Kendall, M.Ed, RT(R)(CV)(QM)(CT)

About this Seminar

In the past several years, significant advances in the technology of Computed Tomography (CT) have occurred. These developments have driven an expansion in the clinical applications of CT and an increase in the number of CT scanners. Opportunities for CT technologists have grown as a result. Completing the requirements for certification in Computed Tomography offered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) has become a required credential for employment in many facilities.
These seminars are designed as a review of the topics included on the certification examination conducted by the ARRT. All of the major topic areas listed in the exam specifications will be covered making this program a very good preparation for this examination. This seminar can also serve as a comprehensive overview of CT for those wanting to update current CT skills.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this seminar,
participants will be able to:
Understand the patient handling, assessment and monitoring skills required for CT examination.s
Understand CT registry exam content specifications and preparation techniques.
Safely conduct and monitor the administration of contrast media required for some CT imaging techniques.
Appreciate radiation safety and dose considerations needed to conduct CT examinations safely.
Describe the main components of a CT scanner and the control of parameters that affect image quality and artifacts.
State the regulatory requirements of QA tests.
Calculate pitch and pixel size.

Who Should Attend

Radiologic Technologists
Students and Educators
Vendor Personnel
State Inspectors
Also those interested in:
passing the ARRT CT exam
updating and renewing CT skills
starting "on-the-job" training in CT
Radiation Safety and reducing patient dose

About the Instructor

Debra A.Kendall M.Ed RT(R)(CV)(QA)(CT)

Debra is the program director for both El Centro College's Radiologic Sciences and Computed Tomography programs. She holds a Masters Degree in Education with a specialty in Instructional Technology from Texas Technical University in Lubbock Texas. She has 30+ years experience in education, diagnostic radiology and computed tomography.

Seminar Credit

This program provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists each day. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit. Credit is awarded for radiologic technologists as ARRT Category A Credit approved by the ASRT, and credit from various licensure states.