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12th Annual
Basic Radioisotope
Handling Course
For Nuclear Cardiologists
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Course Information
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This course is designed to meet
the didactic basic science licensure requirements for taking the
Certification Board in Nuclear Cardiology Examination (CBNC Exam) and will be very helpful in preparing for the basic science parts of the
Examination. In addition, for those states no longer requiring 200
hours of didactic lectures, it meets the 80-hour didactic
lecture requirements for one to become an Authorized User of
Radioisotopes in Humans and
covers all the essential topics, as outlined in the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 35. The very comprehensive PowerPoint lecture
notes, multiple practice examinations, license application guide,
video presentations, and review of essential parts of the Code of
Federal Regulations prepare one for completing a license application
as well as for operating a high-level practice in Nuclear
Cardiology. Included are the following topics:
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radiation physics and instrumentation
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radiation protection
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mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of
radioactivity
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radiation biology
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radiopharmaceutical chemistry
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At
this point in time, we recommend that you take the 80-hour course if
you plan to practice Nuclear Cardiology in a state governed by the
NRC (AK, CT, DE, HI, ID, IN, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, PA, SD, VA, VT, WV,
WY, and Washington, DC), In addition, we recommend it for most
agreement states. The notable exceptions are Florida, New York,
North Carolina, and Louisiana, which still require the full 200
hours. Since agreement states were supposed to be in compliance with the
new NRC regulations requiring only 80 didactic lecture hours by May,
2008, it is possible that several of the 200-hour states will reduce
the didactic lecture requirements to 80 hours within the next
several months. If you wish to know the regulations for a particular
state, please contact Dr. Karesh, Course Director, at (773)
802-7617.
We are aware of your need to minimize
time away from work. so our 80-hour course will run from a Sunday
morning through the following Sunday afternoon. You will therefore
miss only 5 working days to accumulate the 80 hours. Before leaving
the course, each attendee will receive a certificate verifying
completion of the 80-hour session.
This intensive review is accompanied by a very comprehensive course
syllabus provided to each attendee. Included are detailed typeset
handouts for each lecture topic, accompanied by extensive
audiovisual material. All speakers continually update their lecture
materials to reflect state-of-the-art knowledge. An integral part of
the course includes mathematical problem solving. Questions are
welcomed at any time during the course and periodic self-assessment
examinations containing a total of almost 1,000 questions will be
given during the course and especially after completion of each
major topic.
2009 COURSE SCHEDULE
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offered 3 times during 2009. The following chart indicates the
dates that each course is being offered.
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Session 1
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80 hours |
March 15-22, 2009 |
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Session 2 |
80 hours |
June 21-28, 2009 |
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3 |
80 hours |
August 30-September 6, 2009 |
If your state requires fewer than 80 hours, we can meet your needs.
Please call Dr. Karesh at (773)
802-7617 to discuss the options.
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NOTES
1. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM the
first morning and class will begin at 8 AM. Breakfast will be served at
6:30 AM on days 2-8 and class will begin promptly at 7 AM. Class
ends on the last day no later than 1
PM, so there should be no problem
making a 3
PM flight. There will be periodic breaks during the
day. You're on your own for lunch, which is scheduled from 1 PM to 2 PM
each day. A detailed schedule of
lecture and laboratory sessions as well as field trips will be
distributed at the course.
2. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to each
registrant upon receipt of paid registration. Pertinent information
regarding transportation to and around the Chicago area will also be
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Faculty
Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D., Course
Director, Professor of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center,
Maywood, IL
James R. Halama, Ph.D., Assistant
Professor of Radiology , Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Mark Madsen, PhD, Associate Professor
of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.
Rebecca A. Sajdak, CNMT, Image
Processing Supervisor, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Robert Wagner, MD, Professor of Radiology,
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Kim Williams, MD, Departments of
Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals,
Chicago, IL
Gayle Woloschak, PhD, Professor of Radiobiology,
Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
Course
Sponsors: This
course is sponsored by Consultants in Nuclear Medicine,
nationally recognized for providing high-quality Continuing Education
courses in Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology and Oncology. This
course has previously been reviewed and approved by the American Society
of Nuclear Cardiology.
Course
Director: Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D.,
DABSNM
Dates : 80
Hr Course
2009
Dates:
Session 1 is
offered:
March 15-22, 2009
Session 2 is offered:
June 21-28, 2009
Session
3 is offered:
August 30-September 6, 2009
Time:
Breakfast
will be served at 7:30 AM the first morning of each session and class will
begin at 8:00 AM. Breakfast will be served at 6:30 AM on days 2-8 and
class will begin promptly at 7 AM.
Location:
Lectures for 2008 and 2009 sessions will be held at the Marriott Suites Hotel,
1500 Opus Place, Downers Grove, IL. Telephone number: (630) 852-1500.
Lab location and field trip information will be distributed at the
course. Marriott
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Tuition:80-hour
course: $3,000 for practicing
Cardiologists; $2,000 for Cardiology Fellows;
50-hour course:
$1,500 for practicing Cardiologists; $1,200 for Cardiology Fellows. All
fellows must provide letter from Cardiology Department Chairman
verifying Fellow status.
Full payment must accompany your
application. If you prefer to pay by credit card rather than by check,
please call Dr. Karesh directly at (773)
802-7617 to make the
arrangements. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full at least four
weeks prior to the course. Included in tuition fee are breakfast, all
refreshment breaks, lecture handouts, practice exams with answer keys,
other course materials, labs and field trips. There is a $100 charge for
cancellation requests, which must be in writing. There will be no refund
after the course begins.
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$1,500 for practicing Cardiologists; $1,200 for Cardiology Fellows. All
fellows must provide letter from Cardiology Department Chairman
verifying Fellow status.
Full payment must accompany your
application. If you prefer to pay by credit card rather than by check,
please call Dr. Karesh directly at (773)
802-7617 to make the
arrangements. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full at least four
weeks prior to the course. Included in tuition fee are breakfast, all
refreshment breaks, lecture handouts, practice exams with answer keys,
other course materials, labs and field trips. There is a $100 charge for
cancellation requests, which must be in writing. There will be no refund
after the course begins.
Enrollment:
Enrollment is limited. Please register early to insure a place in the
course.
Hotel:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Marriott
Suites Hotel, 1500 Opus Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
The
2008/9 room rate: $117 per night, single or double, for a small suite
(regular rate: $259/night).
Rooms are blocked until 2 weeks before each session, and then released for
public sale. Parking is free at the course hotel. Telephone
(800) 228-9290 to make reservations and
specify that you are attending the Cardiology Review Course.
Marriott
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Air
Travel: It is most convenient to fly
into either O'Hare International Airport or Midway Airport, each of which
is about 20 miles from the hotel. In either case, when you have your
luggage, simply call American Taxi at 847/255-9614 and give the dispatcher
your location. Their driver will pick you up within 5-10 minutes. Fare to
the hotel is about
$35-
40 from O’Hare
or
Midway.
The fare
may be shared with other riders going to the same hotel. Each additional
passenger increases the fare by $2.00.
Registration:
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Complete this Registration Form,
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Print it Out
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Attach your check
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Mail it to Consultants in Nuclear
Medicine at the address on the registration form.
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You will receive a receipt for
the course tuition fee or deposit along with a letter containing travel
information.
For
Additional Information: Please Contact Stephen M.
Karesh, Course Director at...
Consultants in Nuclear Medicine
2910 W. Estes Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: Phone: (773)
802-7617
FAX:
(773)
304-2545
E-mail: nucmedconsultants@comcast.net |
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