September 19, 2015
Carondelet Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Main Auditorium
Tucson, AZ
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7:30AM – 8:00AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00AM – 8:15AM
Welcome and Introductions
TBD
8:15AM – 9:15AM
Thyroid Therapy with Iodine 131
Sara G. Johnson, MBA, CNMT, NCT, FSNMMI-TS
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
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9:15AM – 10:15AM
Describe the basics of thyroid gland anatomy and physiology
Outline the disease process of hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer
Describe the use of Iodine-131 in the treatment of thyroid conditions
List the radiation safety considerations when using Iodine-131
General Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT – An Evaluation of Clinical Indication,
Technique, and Hearsay
Vicki LaRue, MIS, NMAA
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the various clinical indications for several Molecular Imaging
procedures
2. Evaluate evidenced based practice vs. hearsay as it relates to training and
practical application in the nuclear medicine department
3. Review nuclear medicine and PET/CT cases - applications for technologists
and advanced practitioners.
10:15AM – 10:30AM
Break
10:30AM – 11:30PM
Quality Control for Non-Imaging Instrumentation
Kathy Thomas, MHA, CNMT, PET, FSNMI-TS
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of quality control procedures on non-imaging
instrumentation in nuclear medicine
2. Describe the pitfalls and bloopers associated with performing quality
control procedures
3. List two resources for obtaining precise details and information associated
with operation or calibration of non-imaging instrumentation in nuclear
medicine
11:30PM – 12:30PM
SNMMI Technology Section Updates and Advocacy
Sara G. Johnson, MBA, CNMT, NCT, FSNMMI-TS
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the SNMMI and SNMMI-TS Strategic Plan
2. Discuss the current status of the nuclear medicine technology field
3. Describe the Quality Initiative, recent innovations at SNMMI, as well as
SNMMI-Missouri Valley Chapter initiatives
12:30PM
Roadshow Adjourns
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section (SNMMITS), through its
Verification of Involvement in Continuing Education (VOICE) program, has approved this activity as
Category A credit. VOICE approved credit is recognized by ARRT, NMTCB, and most licensure states.