WDCE Courses for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals

1. WDCE Courses for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals Montgomery College- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Customer Service/Registration - (240) 567-5188 Course Information- Kathy Lewandowski (240) 567-5565 kathy.lewandowski@montgomerycollege.edu Computed Tomography Physics Registry Review Course This course will support technologist’s studying for the Computed Tomography registry by providing an overview of the Computed Tomography physics and instrumentation. Topics will primarily include the ARRT listed criteria for physics and instrumentation and touch one the criteria for patient care and imaging procedures. Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only. Course: AHT228 7 Hours 11/10/12 Saturday $100 + $50 fee = $150; Non-Md. residents add $120 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 423 HC CRN#: 26323 1 Sessions 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Computed Tomography Imaging This course will provide a foundation what will be useful for expanding knowledge in Computed Tomography and as a preparation for the CT examination for registered radiographers who are currently working as radiographers. Content covered will include a comprehensive coverage of the physical principles of CT and clinical applications, contrast media administration, parameters affecting CT image quality, quality control measurements, image reconstruction and post-processing, image display, artifacts and radiation safety and dosimeters. Required textbook : Computed Tomography Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and quality Control, 3rd edition, Seeram and Euclid, is available and may be purchased in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Bookstore. Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only. Course: AHT206 28 Hours 9/15/12 – 10/27/12 Saturday $305 + $75 fee = $380; Non-Md. residents add $160 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 423 HC CRN#: 26077 7 Sessions 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Contrast Administration and Computed Tomography Imaging This course will provide an overview of the knowledge , guideline , standards, and skills required for contrast media administration for Computed Tomography technologists. The topics covered will comply with the requirements fort the ARRT computed tomography examination which will include patient preparation, patient assessment , IV procedures, and types , administration, special considerations and adverse reactions involved with contrast agents. Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only. Course: AHT209 4 Hours 11/3/12 Saturday $50 + $10 fee = $60; Non-Md. residents add $50 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 423 HC CRN#: 26078 1Sessions 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Cross Sectional Anatomy for CT and MRI Imagining Specialists This course is designed to provide an understanding of cross sectional anatomy for diagnostic imaging specialists. It will provide the student an understanding of the content specifically necessary for Magnetic Resonance and Computed Axial Tomography imaging and ARRT specialty exams. The course will cover sectional anatomy for the entire human body which include head and neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, musculoskeletal and vascular and will introduce students to common pathologies identified on imaging studies. Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only. Course: AHT195 15 Hours 09/20/12-10/18/12 Thursday $225 + $75 fee = $399; Non-Md. residents add $160 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 423 HC CRN#: 25834 5 Sessions 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the content specifications required by the ARRT examination in the Magnetic Resonance . The content will include the risks and safety concerns related to MRI, MR signal production, T1 and T2 relaxation, relationship between tissue and image contrast, data acquisition, pulse sequences, sequence parameters and options, data manipulation,.instrumentation, artifacts, and quality control. Required textbook MRI In Practice 4th Edition, Westbrook and Kaut Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only. Course: AHT202 25 Hours 09/18/12-11/20/12 Tuesday $305 + $75 fee = $380; Non-Md. residents add $160 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 423 HC CRN#: 26079 10Sessions 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm Computerized Tomography Imaging Clinical Practicum Interested students must meet course pre requisites and health requirements. Contact Kathy Lewandowski for more information. • REGISTRATION OPTIONS • OPTION 1: Web Registration Questions? Call 240-567-5188 • If you are paying by credit card, you can register on the Web. • Go to montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/registerops.html • Click on "Register by Web" • Follow the appropriate directions depending on if you are a new student or a returning student • OPTION 2: In-Person • Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Health Sciences Building Room 134 : 8:30am-7pm, Mon.-Thurs.; 8:30am-5pm, Fri. • Westfield South, 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 306, Wheaton: 8:30am-7pm, Mon-Thurs; 8:30am-5pm, Fri; 9am-5pm, Sat.