Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist
May 14 – 16, 2010
The Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, IL
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Program Agenda: Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist
Purpose
The purpose of these programs is to serve as an overview of the methods and techniques that may be used to optimize image quality and overall efficiency of the nuclear cardiology laboratory.
Invited Faculty
| April Mann, CNMT, RT(N), NCT, FASNC Program Co-Chair Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT |
David Gilmore, CNMT, RT(R)(N), NCT, FASNC Program Co-Chair Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA |
| Mary Beth Farrell, MS, CNMT, RT(N), NCT ICANL — Technical Manager Bensalem, PA |
Robert Pagnanelli, CNMT, RT(R)(N), NCT Duke University Medical Center Hillsborough, NC |
| Patty Reames, CNMT, RT(R), NCT, FASNC OSU Heart Center-Cardiology Associates Bellefontaine, OH |
Kyle Richards, MD Pioneer Valley Cardiology Springfield, MA |
Target Audience
This course is designed for nuclear medicine technologists performing nuclear cardiology in both private practice and hospital settings.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to serve as an overview of the commonly accepted methods and techniques used to optimize image quality and overall efficiency of the nuclear cardiology laboratory and inform attendees of the improvements and new developments in imaging technologies and tracers.
Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the basic principles and protocols for exercise and pharmacologic stress testing
- Recognize emergency situations that may arise in the stress lab
- Discuss various radiopharmaceuticals used for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and associated imaging protocols
- Distinguish between the various MPI protocols and develop acquisition and processing parameters for one's own lab
- Recognize imaging artifacts and potential processing problems
- Discuss the use of risk stratifications and outcomes with MPI
- Outline the future of nuclear cardiology and the role of the technologist
- Discuss new SPECT imaging agents and tracers
- Recognize new imaging techniquest, including new camera software and hardware and hybrid imaging systems
- Understand the basic principles, radiotracers, and protocols for cardiac PET
- Discuss the differences in laboratory set-up between SPECT and PET
- Understand the clinical uses of cardiac PET beyond perfusion imaging
- Outline other imaging modalities used for diagnosis and prognosis of cardiac diseases
- Discuss artifacts that may occur during PET imaging
Accreditation
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is a recognized provider of continuing education credit for technologists. ASNC's Continuing Education (ACE) credit is accepted by the NMTCB and ARRT.
The ECG Workshop has been approved for a maximum of 3.25 ACE credits for technologists.
The Nuclear Cardiology for the Working Technologist course has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 ACE credits for technologists.
Registration Fees
Payment must accompany your registration, and you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. The registration fee includes online syllabus materials, meals, and refreshments.
ASNC Members
|
Early Bird Registration Rate |
Advance Registration Rate |
On-Site Registration Rate | |
| Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist only | $325 | $425 | $475 |
| ECG Workshop only | $100 | $100 | $150 |
| Special Offer Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist and ECG Workshop |
$350 | $450 | $500 |
Non-Members
|
Early Bird Registration Rate |
Advance Registration Rate |
On-Site Registration Rate | |
| Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist only | $425 | $525 | $575 |
| ECG Workshop only | $125 | $125 | $175 |
| Special Offer Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist and ECG Workshop |
$500 | $600 | $650 |
Syllabus Information
ASNC is pleased to provide online access to all syllabus materials at no additional charge to attendees. This full-size, full-color set of slides is available for your review approximately three weeks prior to the course. All registered attendees will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access the syllabus on April 23, 2010.
Attendees may download the syllabus prior to the course and are encouraged to bring their laptop in order to access the syllabus during the course. If an attendee prefers a printed syllabus, they can print it from the online version or pre-order one from ASNC for an additional fee. Each participant is asked to select their syllabus preference during the registration process.
| Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist | ECG Workshop | |
| Electronic Syllabus: Attendees who select the electronic syllabus option will be responsible for downloading the presentations or printing the presentations prior to the course. ASNC will not provide printed syllabi to attendees unless the printed option was selected during registration. | Free | Free |
| Black-and-White Printed Syllabus: Attendees who choose to purchase a printed syllabus also have access to the electronic syllabus. Spiral bound copies of the purchased syllabus will be available for pick-up on site. | $25 | $15 |
| Color Printed Syllabus: Attendees who choose to purchase a printed syllabus also have access to the electronic syllabus. Spiral bound copies of the purchased syllabus will be available for pick-up on site. | $135 | $60 |
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received by April 23, 2010, will be eligible for a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after April 23, 2010. No refunds will be given for no-shows. In the unlikely event that the program is canceled, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology will refund the registration fee in full, but is not responsible for any hotel or travel costs you may incur.
Americans with Disabilities Act
This program is supported by an educational grant from Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
