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CT Colonography
Earn up to 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
CT Colonography (CTC) is an evolving technique with considerable potential for widespread screening of colorectal cancer. Application of appropriate techniques and knowledge of correct interpretation skills are vital to successfully implementing this technique.
The goal of this two-day course is to educate attendees in the technique, performance, and interpretation of CTC through the supervised review of a minimum of 50 cases. The course will also provide a forum for discussing research initiatives, regulatory issues, and the reimbursem*nt environment.
Workstation: TeraRecon
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Program and Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the techniques necessary to acquire diagnostic CTC images, including patient preparation, scanning parameters, and display/navigational methods
- Identify interpretation methods and recognize how to avoid pitfalls
- State current research initiatives, regulatory issues, and reimbursem*nt environments
- Interpret and report CTC studies through supervised review of a minimum of 50 cases
What Your Colleagues Are Saying
– Best value for money in radiology education today. – One of the best ACR visiting fellowships. – This is my first time here, and I will definitely come back. The course is very well organized with didactic and case-based format with readily available faculty and vendor supervision. Very effective. Probably the best professional educational session I’ve ever had.
Accreditation Information
Accreditation Statement: The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accredited CME Activity that includes Evaluation of the Learner with Feedback: This activity includes evaluation of the learner with feedback for American Board of Radiology diplomates not completing their OLA annual progress requirement.
Maintenance of Certification Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the American College of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MOC Program Participants may record self-assessment programs or simulation activities developed and accredited by the American College of Radiology in Section 3 of the Royal College's MOC Program.
Disclosure of Commercial Support: This activity is supported by an educational, in-kind donation of software licenses provided by TeraRecon, Inc.
For questions about the accreditation of this activity, please contact info@acr.org.
- Day One
- Day Two
7:00 a.m. | Workstation Introduction |
8:00 a.m. | Display Techniques for Virtual Colonoscopy |
9:00 a.m. | ACR Case Engine Introduction and Review Cases 1–3 |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:15 a.m. | Supervised Case Review |
Noon | Lunch |
12:30 p.m. | Supervised Case Review |
2:45 p.m. | Break |
3:00 p.m. | Flat Lesions, Pitfalls and Difficult Case Review |
3:45 p.m. | Supervised Case Review |
5:30 p.m. | co*cktail Reception |
6:00 p.m. | Optional Time for Self Review of Cases |
8:00 p.m. | ACR Education Center Closes |
7:00 a.m. | Optional Time for Self Review of Cases |
8:00 a.m. | Patient Preparation and Acquisition |
8:30 a.m. | Supervised Case Review #4 |
10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:15 a.m. | Supervised Case Review #5 |
Noon | Lunch |
12:30 p.m. | Virtual Colonoscopy: Getting Started |
1:00 p.m. | Supervised Case Review #6 |
2:45 p.m. | Break |
3:00 p.m. | Supervised Case Review #7 |
4:00 p.m. | Optional Time for Self Review of Cases |
5:00 p.m. | Course Concludes |
Course Director
Matthew Barish, MD, FACR
Northwell Health
Director, International Symposia on Virtual Colonoscopy
Faculty
Mark Klein, MD, FACR
Washington Radiology Associates, P.C.
Location | Date | Registration |
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Reston, VA | September 12 - 13, 2024 | Register |
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ACR encourages the participation of all people. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact our Meeting Services team at meetingservices@acr.org.
Hotel
For each course, ACR works diligently to reserve the accommodations we need for our attendees. The hotel we choose is a safe, reputable, and centrally located property. The rates at the hotel are negotiated on behalf of attendees to be lower, more equitable, and more predictable over time than the regular rates offered to the public.
**SEE BELOW FOR DIRECT RESERVATION BOOKING LINK. IF YOU PREFER TO BOOK BY PHONE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-627-7468 AND REFERENCE THE MINI CODE FOR YOUR COURSE.**
Westin Reston Heights
11750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Room Rate: $119 - $159/night for single/double + taxes and fees
Reservation deadline:Fourteen (14) days prior to each course.
Deposit: First room night deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.
Cancellation: Please notify the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival.
Rooms are available at the rates listed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the reservation deadline for each course will be accepted on a space-available basis.
If you have trouble receiving the ACR Education Center rate using the link, please contact ACR Meeting Services at meetingservices@acr.org.
Location | Date | Reservation Link | Mini Hotel Code |
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Reston, VA | September 12 - 13, 2024 | Book Hotel | CL9 |
Air Transportation
The Westin Reston Heights is located just 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel.
If you need assistance booking your flight, please contact Corporate Travel Planners (CTP Travel) at 1.888.317.7814. A travel agency fee will apply to all reservations.
Ground Transportation
The new Silver Line Metro Station at Wiehle-Reston East is just a few minutes from the ACR Education Center and connects Reston to Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, and the greater DC metro area.
Complimentary daily shuttle bus service will be provided between the Westin Reston Heights and the ACR Education Center for all registrants.
Day | Depart Westin | Arrive ACR Ed Center | Depart ACR Ed Center | Arrive Westin | Depart ACR Ed Center for IAD |
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Day 1 | 7am | 7:10am | |||
Day 1 | 7:20am | 7:30am | |||
Day 1 | 7:40am | 7:50am | |||
Day 1 | 8am | 8:10am | |||
Day 1 | 8:20am | 8:30am | |||
Day 1 | 5:30pm | 5:45pm | |||
Day 1 | 6pm | 6:15pm | |||
Day 1 | 6:30pm | 6:45pm | |||
Day 1 | 7pm | 7:15pm | |||
Day 1 | 7:30pm | 7:45pm | |||
Day 1 | 8pm | 8:15pm | |||
Day 2 | 6:50am | 7am | |||
Day 2 | 7am | 7:10am | |||
Day 2 | 7:20am | 7:30am | |||
Day 2 | 7:40am | 7:50am | |||
Day 2 | 8am | 8:10am | |||
Day 2 | 8:20am | 8:30am | |||
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Day 2 | 5pm |