CT TVA Training


Course Description:TVA Advanced Vessel Analysis provides training in the theory, operation and application of the AVA software. The AVA program will commence after completion of basic Advantage Windows Workstation training. Upon completion participants should be able to operate the software to its full capacity. Total program consists of 3 modules. Module 1 (30 minutes) outlines and demonstrates safety considerations, patient preparation and scanning. Module 2 (1 hour) consists of Data Analysis including vessel identification, tracking, measurements and protocol configuration. Module 1 and Module 2 are to be delivered in one session. After delivery of Module 2, we will give your staff 1-2 weeks to work with the AVA software before scheduling a final review session, which will provide you the opportunity to reinforce software features.

Target Audience: Radiologic Technologists and/or Radiologists

Contact Hours: 2

Dates: Ongoing

Prerequisites:

  • TVA ready GE AW Workstation or GE CT Scanner with AVA
  • Basic knowledge of AW Workstation
  • Sample exams provided within TVA TiP kit loaded on AW

Training Delivery Recommendations

Session 1: Total Contact Time - 1.5 Hours

  • Module 1 Safety considerations, patient preparation and scanning
  • Module 2 Data Analysis

Session 2: Total Contact Time - .5 Hours

  • Review

Methods and Materials:

Optimal training results are produced when a core group of radiology staff is identified; and dedicated to program completion. To ensure the proper learning environment without distraction, the patient schedule should be modified to allow full participation during the contact time listed for each instructional module. In addition, you will need to ensure that a telephone/speakerphone is available near the system to provide a means of direct verbal communication between the instructor and participants. Finally, be sure to have your TVA TiP kit at your side when training begins.

Objectives:

Participants should be able to:

  • Identify safety information and position patient
  • Identify correct scan protocol
  • Review and track vessels for abdominal vessel analysis
  • Review and track vessels for carotid vessel analysis
  • Analyze and edit images within AVA
  • Understand measurements and protocol configuration
  • Understand image archiving and filming