PET Onsite Training

TiP Onsite Applications are targeted solutions for hands-on training in your own clinical setting. Benefit from the wealth of experience our Applications Specialists bring as they share “best practices” from a variety of healthcare facilities to meet your specific needs.

Course Offering

Title	Series	Description	Length	Credits
ACR Accreditation	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the procedures required for ACR accreditation on the Discovery PET/CT scanner.	2 Days	N/A
AW Workstation 1-day	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the operation and PET clinical applications of the AW Workstation. Instruction is delivered by a GE PET Applications Specialist at the customer's facility.	1 Day	N/A
AW Workstation 2-day	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the operation and PET clinical applications of the AW Workstation.	2 Days	N/A
AW Cortex ID	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists and Physicians in the operation and clinical application of the AW Workstation Cortex ID.	1 Day	N/A
AW PET VCAR	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the operation and clinical application of AW Workstation PET VCAR.	1 Day	N/A
AW Suite	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists and Physicians in the use of AW Suite on Centricity PACS for the display of PET/CT exams.	1 Day	N/A
Cardiac Scanning	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists and Physicians on Cardiac PET scanning and post-processing.	2 Days	N/A
CT for the PET Technologist	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the theory and operation of a GE Discovery PET/CT scanning system.	5 Days	N/A
PET/CT Console Upgrade	N/A	N/A	4 Days	N/A
Discovery LS	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in practical theory and operation of the GE Discovery LS PET/CT system.	6 Days	N/A
Discovery PET/CT 600	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in practical theory and operation of the GE Discovery PET/CT 600. Instruction is delivered by a GE PET Applications Specialist at the customer facility.	6 Days	N/A
Discovery PET/CT 690	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in practical theory and operation of the GE Discovery PET/CT 690.	6 Days	N/A
Discovery ST	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in practical theory and operation of the GE Discovery ST PET/CT system.	6 Days	N/A
PET Discovery STE	Technical Training	The Discovery STE course consists of a one week in-residence class with labs. It is intended for Engineers who are servicing a Discovery ST system manufactured after 2005.	36 Hours	N/A
Discovery VCT	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in practical theory and operation of the GE Discovery VCT PET/CT system.	6 Days	N/A
Motion Match	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the theory and clinical application of Motion Match on Discovery PET/CT 600 and 690.	4 Days	N/A
Respiratory Gating	TiP Applications On-Site	This program instructs PET Technologists in the theory and clinical application of PET Respiratory Gated imaging on Discovery PET/CT scanners.	2 Days	N/A

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.