Introduction to Discovery™ PET/CT Clinical Imaging

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ACCREDITATION TYPECE, ASRT - Technologists
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COURSE LENGTH3.5 Days
CREDITS15

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    About this class

    The GE Healthcare Discovery PET/CT Clinical Imaging training program is designed to provide attendees the skills to operate Discovery PET/CT systems and to successfully use new applications. The course will prepare the PET/CT Technologist for onsite applications training, as well as enhance knowledge for those attending after onsite training. The class is designed to provide a framework for participants to teach other Technologists at their facility.   

    Lecture and hands-on sessions are held in classroom and scanner lab at the GE Healthcare Institute near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and practice PET/CT QC, imaging parameters and protocols, PET/CT reconstruction and display techniques, and data management. Participants who meet attendance requirements are eligible for ASRT Continuing Education credits.

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    • Overview

      The following course competencies are covered via a series of lectures and hands-on lab exercises on a PET/CT Scanner and Operator Console.

      Course Content

      • Discovery PET/CT system overview and features
      • Operator Console user interface, navigation and functions
      • PET and CT Quality Assurance procedures
      • PET/CT acquisition protocol parameters and scan workflow
      • PET/CT reconstruction methods
      • PET/CT image display, analysis, and post-processing
      • Demonstrate newly acquired knowledge and skills through practice, self-check, and formal assessment
    • Target Audience

      This course is designed for PET Technologists preparing to learn, or who are already operating GE Discovery PET/CT systems.

    • Prerequisites

      Participants should have a basic understanding of the PET modality. CT experience is not necessary.

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    CE Considerations for HQ Classes

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