FeatherLight Indication Based Protocol Training

FeatherLight

FeatherLight Onsite Training


Course Description: FeatherLight Indication Based Protocol Training Program provides the Radiologic Technologist and Physician with training in the location, loading, selection and use of the FeatherLight protocols for their CT Scanner. The program spans 2 days (16 hours) and combines didactic instruction and practical data gathering segments.

Target Audience: CT Technologists/Physicians

Length: 2 Days

CE: 6 credits

Cost: $3,600

DAY ONE

Getting Started – (Management, Radiologists, Key Technologists)

  • Introductory presentation to the Management, Radiologists, and CT Leaders
  • Decision on ‘go-live’ date, and necessary training for successful transition


Building the Protocols – (Key Technologists)

  • Discussion of protocol contents
  • Review of the HIPAA User login procedures


Procedure Based Protocol Selection – (Radiologists)

  • Discuss the need for a radiologist to select protocol for every pediatric study
  • Discuss what the expectations should be for lower dose imaging
  • Determine the correct use of the procedure based protocols
  • Discuss the need for limited studies, low dose follow-up exams, when to perform multiple phases etc.


Protocol Selection Scenarios – (Technologists)

  • Discuss what the expectations should be for lower dose imaging
  • Discuss what actions to take when information regarding weight, history, clinical findings, etc. are missing from the request


DAY TWO

Scanning – Lowering Dose (Technologists)

  • The importance of proper centering of the patient within the gantry, and the affect improper centering will have on dose
  • Avoidance of sensitive tissues
  • Use of filters, IQ enhance, different algorithms to improve signal to noise
  • Reducing the risk of motion and repeats by the use of immobilizing devices
  • Making the environment safe and kid friendly


Image Quality Review – (Radiologists and Technologists)

  • Review of studies performed using the procedure based protocols
  • Discuss Image Quality expectation with lowered dose and the ALARA principle
  • Time to apply 3D Model skills on a variety of studies that are typical to the site, and new opportunities