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Target
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Radiologists,
colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, health policy analysts,
computer scientists, endoscopists, advocacy groups
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Educational
Needs
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Virtual colonoscopy is an evolving technique with considerable potential for widespread
colorectal cancer screening. Appropriate techniques and interpretation skills are vital to its
performance. The goal of the course is to educate its attendees in the technique, performance,
and interpretation of virtual colonoscopy. In addition, the course will provide a forum for
the discussion of research initiatives, regulatory issues, and reimbursement environment.
Appropriate training in CTC is necessary to acquire proficiency in interpretation and reporting
of CTC studies. The goal of the Training Course component is to educate the attendees in
the interpretation and reporting of CTC studies through the supervised review of fifty
sample cases.
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Educational
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Upon
completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize the techniques necessary to acquire diagnostic images VC images, including patient preparation, CT scanning parameters and display/navigation methods.
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Be able to review the methods of interpretation and means to avoid pitfalls.
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Discuss the current research initiatives, regulatory issues and reimbursement
environment.
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Acquire the proficiency necessary to interpret and report CTC studies through supervised review of 50 cases (Training Course attendees only). |
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Accreditation: |
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Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 27.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Plenary Session plus Training Course: 27.25 credits
Plenary Session plus Scientific Papers: 13.75 credits
Training Course Only: 19.5 credits
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