Course info
Unique features:
- Live patient scanning
- Highly experienced and enthusiastic faculty with >5 years clinical PCCT experience
- Small group size allowing for easy low-key interaction, questions and discussion
- Dedicated full feature workstations for case reading
- Ability to visit the CT scanner rooms
Included with the course registration is:
- Reader with hand-out of all slides
- Access to the e-learning tutorials
- Scan protocols for dual source PCCT scanner (Naeotom Peak) for selected applications that can be directly uploaded to your own scanner
- Drinks and lunch throughout the course
- Dinner on the first evening
- Ability to register at discounted rates at several hotels in Rotterdam
Language:
The course language is English.
Group size:
The group size is limited to 30 participants to allow for a low-key interactive setting.
Workstations:
During the course participants are provided with workstations with the latest SyngoVia post-processing software and 27” monitors to review scans, performd edicated pCCT postprocessing and CT scan assessment. 1-2 participants per workstation.
AV support:
Professional live streaming allows for a seamless connection to the CT scanner room. With cameras inside the scanner room & the CT scanner control room as well as live streaming of the scanner control interface, participants get a detailed view of teh entire scanning process. Additionally the audio connection allows participants to directly communicate from the Education Center with the Radiographer performing the scan. All questions regarding protocol set-up, adaptations for specific patients as well as reconstructions can be directly discussed and visualized.
Pre‑course preparation:
To ensure that all participants can optimally benefit from the hands‑on Photon‑Counting CT course, we kindly ask that you complete the designated e‑learning modules prior to attending the course.
The e‑learnings are available through this website. Upon registration, you will receive a password/code for the to login to the secure part of the website that grants you access to the modules.
We appreciate your commitment to this preparation, as it allows us to deliver a more enriched, interactive, and high‑impact learning experience for all participants
Location:
The course is hosted at Erasmus MC Education Center within the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This modern training facility provides an excellent venue for educational activities. Located close to the department of Radiology the CT scanners are within 3 minutes walking distance.
Drinks and lunch:
Drinks and lunch are provided throughout the course and included. Special dietary needs can be catered for when indicted beforehand.
Dinner:
Join us for a complementary dinner with all participants on the first evening of the course. In a relaxed setting there is ample time to get to know the other participants, share experiences with PCCT as well ask interact with the course faculty to ask questions. Location of the dinner is within walking distance of the Erasmus MC.
Hotels:
We have secured special rates with hotels near Erasmus MC. You will receive a special link when registering for the course.
CME:
The course has been accredited with 12 points by the Dutch Society of Radiology.
Registration fee:
Registration fee is Euro 1995,-.
A duo of a radiologist and radiographer / CT technician from the same center will receive a special 10% discount on the registration fee.