RAD Pediatric Image Optimization 16hr. Onsite

This course is designed as an add-on, for those customers that require training on the pediatric package or those customers that purchase the Pediatric license as an add-on to their existing system at a date after their initial training.

The purpose of this program is to discuss issues surrounding pediatric imaging in the digital world.  The clinical education specialist will examine workflow, dose, system speed, and troubleshooting with pediatric imaging and work with the technologists to improve their workflow and image quality.  A look at stitching is also included as it is prevalent in pediatric populations.  Technologists will convey this understanding through hands on manipulation, exercises and demonstrations of proper visualization techniques to display the anatomy in question.  Key operators are expected to provide training to additional radiology personnel as well as maintain the system for optimal image quality.

Hands –on:  The clinical education specialist will assist the technologist during practicum to ensure that they are following all of the steps to complete the examinations successfully.   The technologists are required to complete at least 3 pediatric examinations by themselves to ensure proper knowledge of the processes.

Evaluation:  Upon conclusion, the trainee shall demonstrate the ability to set up and manipulate the system, complete procedures efficiently, and display image quality evaluation through practicum and exercise.  They must also complete the skills checklist.

Philips Clinical Education Specialist will provide sixteen hours of RAD/RF Onsite Education for up to four students, selected by customer, including technologist from night/weekend shifts if necessary.  Training goal is to optimize image quality on distal extremities of small pediatric patients by changing the exposure factors to improve the contrast-to-noise ratio while maintaining the effective (absorbed) dose.  Advanced research by Philips development has shown that traditional film knowledge does not apply for pediatric extremities when using digital imaging.  The new protocols we use of decreasing the KV and increasing the mAS is a paradigm shift versus traditional film-screen radiography of pediatric extremities.  High importance is placed on active participation of the lead radiologist, department physicist and the technologist when the new protocols are being implemented.  For complete details please reference the white paper "Optimizing Image Quality and Dose in Digital Radiography of Pediatric Extremities" document number 4522 962 1911 from your Philips representative.  CEU credits may be available if the participant meets the guidelines provided by Philips. Please read guidelines for more information.

Note: Site must be patient-ready. Philips personnel are not responsible for actual patient contact or operation of equipment during education sessions except to demonstrate proper equipment operation.