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Ideal for NMT Students Taking NMTCB or ARRT Certification Examinations 24 hrs of CE Credit for Practicing NMT's COURSE DESCRIPTION: This three-day review course, sponsored for the past 11 years by Consultants in Nuclear Medicine, is dual purpose: it provides practicing NMTs the opportunity to earn a maximum of 24 hours of CE Credit approved by the VOICE Program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine; in addition, this comprehensive review of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Radiopharmacy is designed to help prepare NMT Students for the NMTCB and ARRT Exams. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the following: Physics of Nuclear Medicine; Radiopharmacy and Generators; Isotope Production; Quality Control of Radiopharmaceuticals, Dose Calibrators, and Imaging Equipment; Regulatory Issues in the Hot Lab; Cell Labeling Procedures; In Vivo Non-imaging Procedures; Principles of Radiation Detection; PET and SPECT; Radionuclide Therapy; Basic Statistics; and Clinical Utility of Radiopharmaceuticals. Lectures will be presented in concentrated form using detailed printed handouts for each topic, accompanied by extensive audiovisual materials. Questions are welcomed at any time and the last 2 hours of the course will be devoted to Problem Solving COURSE OBJECTIVES: Preparation for upcoming NMTCB and ARRT Examinations; Provision of 24 hours of CE for practicing Nuclear Medicine Technologists; Comprehensive review of Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine Physics; Improvement of Problem Solving skills; Implementation of Quality Control Procedures in the Hot Lab; overview of Radiation Safety CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: Approved by the VOICE Program of the Society of Nuclear Medicine for 24 hours of CE Credit. VOICE Credit is recognized by the USNRC and all State Departments of Nuclear Safety. December
5-7, 2008
COURSE INFORMATION: COURSE DIRECTOR: Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. of Radiology Telephone: (773) 802-7617 DATES/TIME: TUITION FEE: $300 for the 3-day course. Fee must accompany the attached
application form or must be paid by on-line registration (see registration
methods below). Included in tuition fee are breakfast, all coffee breaks,
handouts, and course materials. There is a $25 fee for cancellation requests,
which must be in writing. No refunds are available after course begins.
Enrollment is limited- please register early.
HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Marriott
Suites Hotel, 1500 Opus Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
The hotel’s telephone # is 630/852-1500. The 2008/9 room rate:
$117 per night, single or double.
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 Nuclear Medicine
Review Course *If you are going to the December 08/09 Meetings... A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Oak Brook Marriott Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523. The hotel’s telephone # is 800/228-9290. The 2009 room rate: $117 per night, single or double. Rooms are blocked until 3 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 Nuclear Medicine Review. MAP 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. Fares to the hotel are $35-40 from O’Hare International Airport or Midway Airport and may be shared with other riders going to the
same hotel. There is a charge of $2 for each additional passenger.
To Register On-Line: Please Click THIS LINK This course is neither affiliated with nor sponsored by Loyola
University Medical Center Stephen M. Karesh, Ph.D Diplomate, ABSNM James R.
Halama, PhD Diplomate, ABNM and
ABR
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