2009 Oct 27
For Immediate Release
PRACTICING MRI & RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS INVITED TO IN-DEPTH MRI SEMINAR AT GATEWAY CC
Nov. 14-15 event to feature distinguished speakers and discuss the latest in MRI pathology & potential
PHOENIX, Arizona – Like all aspects of the medical field, the world of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) technology is constantly evolving as technologies and current practices improve. For MRI and radiologic technologists looking to broaden their professional horizons by learning more about the latest advances in the field, the Medical Radiography Program at GateWay Community College presents a weekend seminar titled "MRI Seminar: Protons, Protocols, Pathology & Potential of MRI."
The two-day event takes place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 in the Center for Health Careers Education building auditorium on the GateWay campus, located at 108 N. 40th Street in Phoenix. The seminar covers a variety of topics, including: MRI safety, pediatric MRI, MRI practices for lower and upper extremities, issues related to breast MRI, MRI as a screening tool in a high risk patient, spectroscopy, carotid MRI, MRI in a stroke patient, and more. These topics are presented by distinguished field experts and participants have the option to attend one or both days.
In addition to the topics covered, lunch is included in the Saturday session and participants can earn ASRT-approved college credit for both days. The MRI Seminar costs $100 for one day and $175 for both days.
Sunday's workshop includes mammography presentations in the morning for interested mammographers and Sunday participants have the option of attending just the morning session (for mammography) or the afternoon session (general topics) for just $50.
Registration for the event begins at 7:30 a.m. both days, but participants can register and pay early by contacting Janey Buri at 602-286-8546 or buri@gatewaycc.edu. For more information about the MRI Seminar, contact Buri or Mary Carrillo in the Medical Radiography Program at carrillo@gatewaycc.edu.