Radiology CME Course Highlight: Managing The CT Operation
Any radiology department is only as good as the person managing it. Over the years the healthcare industry has shifted, and we’re seeing more and more radiologists with active knowledge of the field stepping into managerial positions within their departments, a change that has certainly benefited the industry. With that being said, the challenges faced by a radiologist in a managerial position are much different from those faced in the reading room, and in order to effectively leverage your leadership role you need to be prepared to not only identify core challenges within your department, but also know how to appropriately navigate them.
The CT industry is a unique sector of radiology, an ever-changing beast that presents with its own specific challenges. Managing CT operations can be complicated, but whether or not you do it effectively can make or break your organization. Our radiology CME course, “Managing The CT Operation”, acts as a guide for current CT managers and those who are stepping into new leadership roles within their department. Presented by leaders from the nation’s top institutions and hospitals, this course contains a series of talks centered around the core issues that CT managers and radiologists overseeing CT operations face in their daily lives.
CT Management Topics include:
Regulatory and Accreditation Issues, including ACR, NEMA XR-29, and Joint Commission Compliance
Process Improvement Projects, including IV Defects, Stroke Code Optimization, and ED Turnaround
Protocol and Practice Management, reviewing AAPM resources and daily routines of an effective administrator
Starting New Programs: Oncology tracking, TAVR, and MECT
“Managing The CT Operation” is part of ISCT’s CT Academy track, which contains courses covering the fundamental topics of CT technologies, techniques, and protocols. They’re packed full of “nuts and bolts” topics and practical expert tips necessary to help maximize quality, save dose, and get the images you need. They’re must-watch courses for anyone in CT, whether you’re new to the industry or have been practicing for decades. You can learn more about “Managing The CT Operation” here, or check out our other radiology CME courses on our education on-demand site!