Optima CT660

ACCREDITATION TYPECE, ASRT - Technologists/Allied Health
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COURSE IDW0113CT
COURSE LENGTHPhase One: 4 Days | Phase Two: 2 Days
CREDIT HOURSPhase One: 20.5 CE | Phase Two: 7 CE

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    About this class

    Computed Tomography
    TiP Applications Onsite Training


    This program instructs CT Technologists in the theory and operation of the Optima CT660 CT system.  Instruction is delivered by a GE CT Applications Specialist at the customer facility and focuses on intermediate system operation and patient procedures.  The program spans 6 days and combines didactic instruction, advanced features and practical hands-on training segments. 


    • Overview

      By the end of the program, Technologists who attend the complete training agenda will be able to use the system features and perform basic to intermediate procedures as described in the skill inventory included in the TiP training package.

      Details:

      COURSE LENGTH: Phase One: 4 Days | Phase Two: 2 Days
      ACCREDITATION TYPE: CE, ASRT - Technologists/Allied Health
      CREDIT HOURS: Phase One: 20.5 CE | Phase Two: 7 CE
      COURSE ID: W0113CT

      Course Content:

      • Working Safely
      • Dose Check
      • Orientation to components
      • Patient set-up
      • Scout and axial scan
      • Image display
      • Film, archive, network, image management
      • Helical and Cine scan
      • Contrast and timing options
      • mA modulation
      • ASiR
      • Protocol building
      • Prospective and retrospective reconstructions
      • Imaging options
      • Reformat
      • QA
      • Radiation dose considerations review

    • Target Audience

      This course is designed for CT Technologists.

    • Prerequisites

      This course has no prerequisite requirements.

    • Schedule / Registration

      Please contact your GE Healthcare Representative for pricing and scheduling information.

    Preparing Your Staff for Onsite Training

    Preparing Your Staff for Onsite Applications

    Our experience clearly shows that the maximum transfer of knowledge occurs when no more than 4 of our participants work with the Applications Specialist throughout the entire training program.

    We advise that the personnel selected should fulfill the following criteria:

    • Relevant previous experience
    • Good knowledge of medical technology and terminology
    • Willingness to learn through meeting new challenges
    • Ability to communicate skills to others
    • Understanding of department routines

    From an operational standpoint your department will benefit most by selecting those who will be primary operators of the system rather than those in a supervisory/management role.

    Comprehensive preparation for the training program is essential to its success. Before training, selected personnel should:

    • Study the Operator's Manual delivered with your system
    • Ensure familiarity with relevant areas of technology and terminology through reading current literature
    • Have their normal duties delegated for the training period

    Preparing Your Department for Onsite Training

    Preparing Your Department for Onsite Applications

    Recommended department conditions:

    • Room construction should be complete and all necessary permits granted
    • System installation, calibration and performance testing is complete
    • Open house visits and other staff training are not scheduled
    • Instruction on ancillary equipment is completed before system training
    • Department routine is organized to minimize interruptions
    • Physicians and other personnel who may need to be present at times during the training are notified
    • Imaging accessories, archive media and other supplies are available
    • Patient exams are scheduled according to the training agenda

    Note: If for any reason your department is not completely ready, please do not hesitate to reschedule training. Incomplete preparation may compromise the quality of the program.


    CE Considerations for Onsite Training

    Continuing Education credit may be earned by Technologists who complete the training curriculums as presented by the Applications Specialist. The Applications training is designed to enhance learning, prepare the Technologists to provide the best patient care possible and to achieve particular learning outcomes or objectives. Planning for this training requires the use of certain content and instructional strategies.