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| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. offers a variety of e.learnings and e.classes through Siemens Medical Academy . If you are a registered user, please click on the offering title below to access Siemens Medical Academy, log in with your username and password, and register for the offering. Class Schedule To view a complete listing of all our virtual education class offerings including course names, IDs, and dates , please click here[37 KB]. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact virtual.education.med@siemens.com. |
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An e.learning is a self-paced online learning which is approximately one hour in duration. Our comprehensive portfolio includes a variety of Category A accredited e.learnings for all experience levels (beginners to advanced) depending on your needs. It is a convenient way to receive continuing education credits, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, when, where, and how you need it. 
An e.class is a Category A accredited virtual instructor-led online class which is 60-90 minutes in duration. In an interactive virtual classroom environment you will receive high-quality training delivered by an experienced Siemens Clinical Education Specialist. e.learnings
| 3D Reconstruction of the Coronary Vessels for Stenosis Evaluation: IC3D (Course ID: 00226730) Course Description: This 3D reconstruction presentation will provide detailed discussion on the IC3D system which obtains comprehensive diagnostic information of coronary vessel stenosis without altering the basic cardiac cath procedure. The system is designed for real-time diagnosis, data collection, and effective presentation of information by processing and quantitatively analyzing the standard imaging views. |
| Advanced Applications for Artis zee® VC12C and Higher and syngo® X-Workplace VB11 and Higher (Course ID: 00223718) Course Description: This training helps you to take advantage of the full optimization potential offered by the Artis zee options. |
| Artis Zee VC14H Upgrade (Course ID 00262367) Course Description: This e-learning will provide an overview of the VC14H upgrade and keep you up to date about the new features including Previous Roadmap Mask and the TSC configurator. You will also learn critical hints and tips to reduce exposure using the new CARE features. |
| Artis Basic VC12 (Course ID: 00223719) Course Description: The Training provides a general overview of the Artis family including system types, operation, standard features and options that are available on the systems. |
| Artis zee® – Improving Your Workflow – Cross-Sectional Imaging and 3D(Course ID: 00245175) Course Description: This session will present tips to optimize the syngo® InSpace 3D and syngo® DynaCT workflow. The different clinical applications for InSpace 3D and DynaCT will be reviewed, and recommendations for calculation of injection rates and their effect on image quality will be discussed. Techniques to optimize postprocessing will be reviewed and various archiving options will be discussed. |
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This e.learning course helps you to take advantage of the full optimization potential offered by the AXIOM Artis Options. Preparation tool for onsite training and getting new employees up to speed and is also used as reference tool.
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This e.learning will discuss the definition of 3D and help the technologist understand what parameters are required for an optimal data set, learn the strengths and weaknesses of various rendering modes, and also learn basic post processing tools.
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This session will help identify the procedures for the evaluation of arrhythmias and review the anatomy and physiology in the conductive system. Also discussed will be the definition of widely used electrophysiology terms, and lastly a discussion of possible therapies.
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This e.learning will help the diagnostic technologist by providing a basic understanding of such terms as four vessel, run off, and a few vessel names and where they are, such as vertebral or femoral.
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This e.learning is designed for any technologist who wants to learn cardiac anatomy and physiology, as well as an in depth look at ECG leads, strips, waveforms, and much more.
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This e.learning will provide the technologist information to gain better knowledge and understanding of the cath lab basics including patient positioning, hemodynamic monitoring and anatomy and physiology.
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The latest technology for the cath lab is bringing Angiographic CT-like imaging directly to the Angio Table. This presentation will give the Cardiac Catheterization staff members an introductory overview of the Cross-sectional Cardiac Anatomy. Anatomy.
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This e.learning course will provide the participant with a better understanding of the factors that influence image quality in digital subtraction angiography.
This e.learning course will provide information about dose reduction in the cath lab on behalf of the Siemens AXIOM Artis system.
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Rotational angiography information can be reconstructed into CT-like images. This presentation will cover the technique of post-processing the data set including the adjustment of slice thickness, creating ranges, storing images, and sending the images to an archival system.
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iGuide CAPPA provides real-time needle navigation in the angiography suite with limited radiation exposure. This session will describe the small electromagnetic field generator and how it assists end-users during difficult needle placement and provides real-time feedback for successful anatomic access. The benefit of using intraprocedural DynaCTs for iGuide CAPPA will also be reviewed.
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This session will discuss cardiac pressures and their significance as well as the various inter-cardiac pressures and how they relate to cardiac diagnoses. Also discussed will be the calculations involved and the importance of hemodynamic pressures and how they relate to various cardiac diseases.
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This presentation will review basics of the Siemens AXIOM Aristos and Siemens Ysio flat-panel detector technology to include a discussion on the influence of exposure values on the image quality (dose, sensitivity, and amplification). Image processing issues and their effect on image quality will also be discussed.
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This e.learning for imaging technologists addresses professional ethics specific to radiology services in the hospital setting. The content focus is on consumer identification along with clarification of consumer needs and expectations in this area of hea.
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This session will review interventional liver procedures, specifically TIPS and BRTO. Patient work-up will be reviewed, including the input provided by different modalities for treatment options, and procedure workflow and post-procedure follow-up will be described. Possible complications and treatment provided for patients post-procedure as well as the staging for further treatment will be examined. And, the importance of Interventional Radiology and its specialty imaging capabilities in the completion of these procedures will be discussed.
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This e.learning is designed for any technologist who needs to learn the history, basic principles of CT, basic physics, and a brief overview of image reconstruction parameters for image optimization.
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This session will help you become familiar with the different mechanisms of tachycardia and identify significant characteristics associated with these mechanisms, as well as recognize patterns in EGMs associated with these mechanisms.
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This e.learning course will provide information so that the technologist will have a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system. The review material will also include the different types of angiography, as well as the workflow and acquisition types for each.
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Learn about the latest Artis zeego® system that uses robotic arm technology in angio and cardiac-cath labs, providing multiaxis C-arm points for greater flexibility in positioning.
This e.learning course introduces the user to the finer details of organ programming. Also discussed, will be the effect of different parameters on image quality; how to contour programs to fit the needs of particular exams; and the effect of SID, frame rates, zoom sizes, and more.
This e.learning course discusses how the quantification process helps to provide information for accurate patient diagnosis. Basic principles to perform Quant successfully will also be covered.
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This course is designed to familiarize the reader with a basic understanding of radiation safety. It will look at some basic principles of radiation safety outlining what is normal exposure, how to protect oneself from overexposure, health issues associa
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This course provides a review of the do’s and don’ts when working in areas where radiation exposure occurs. It covers the basics of radiation safety emphasizing the importance of taking all necessary precaution in limiting ones exposure. In addition, th
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This renal course presents an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the renal system, patient assessment, and common diagnostic procedures for renal evaluation. Course content includes the kidney's role in forming and excreting urine, maintaining flu.
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Innovative and advancing technologies are crucial to mastering the challenges of the future. With the increase in demand for healthcare, there is a tremendous need for new technologies to drive a more preventive approach to disease management, earlier dia
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This session will help you understand the importance of collecting clinical data information to produce a final digital report for physicians. Participants will be able to view, create, and alter report templates using Report Designer. In addition, we will discuss the ins and outs of Report Designer and SysAdmin, the importance of digital reports, and how to optimize syngo Dynamics.
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This thirty minute e.learning will review the ten key things to know about performing an electrophysiology (EP) study. The target audience includes imaging technologists, nurses and other allied health clinical staff members that have little or no experience in the EP lab. An introduction to basic EP technology and workflow will be presented. An overview of the cardiac anatomy and the relationship to the electrical conduction system of the heart is discussed. Clinical indications of the patients will be detailed including descriptions of the various arrythmias and how to recognize them on an EKG waveform. A description of the workflow of a procedure including: patient preparation, selection of catheters, hemodynamic monitoring, catheter placement and evaluation of the waveform to determine treatment, as well as follow-up care will be detailed.
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This e.learning is designed to enhance the participant’s cardiac knowledge as it relates to heart disease. Concepts that are included are identification, diagnosis, and medical management of patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome as well as clinical and hemodynamic signs of decompensation related to Acute Myocardial Infarction.
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This session will encompass the diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up, and staging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The work-up for patients with this diagnosis, including the input provided by different modalities for options of treatment, will be described. The differences between Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE), LC Beads, TheraSpheres®, and SIR-Spheres®, with a special emphasis on Radiofrequency Ablation as another option, will be reviewed. Procedure workflow will be explained and the importance of Interventional Radiology and its specialty imaging capabilities in the completion of these procedures will be discussed. Possible complications and treatment provided for patients post-procedure as well as the staging for further treatment will be examined.
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Participants will understand the differences in the types of contrast used in the radiology department. Factors that affect the patient will be reviewed. Contraindications and methods to treat contrast media reactions will also be discussed.
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This e.learning is designed for the imaging professional who would like to get more information about heart disease specifically relating to women, treatment options and prevention.
This e.learning course will offer a basic disease overview including statistical information about colorectal cancer. Various treatment options, care issues, and research initiatives will also be discussed.
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X-ray fundamentals outline details on how x-rays are made including some historical concepts and discoveries made in this area of study. The course will provide a more comprehensive review of the different components of the x-ray beam and the x-ray tube.
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| syngo® InSpace (Class ID: 00219527) Class Description:< This virtual instructor-led e.class, will help the user gain an overall basic knowledge of syngo InSpace and syngo® DynaCT. The class will include an introduction to the concept of 3D and the prerequisites for image acquisition and optimal image quality. Basic 3D image manipulation, VOI punching, bookmarking, and documentation to film/PACS will be reviewed. syngo® Workplace Basic (Class ID: 00219239) Class Description: This virtual instructor-led e.class, will introduce the participants to the syngo® user interface. An introduction to the syngo browser and the role of different specialized task cards relative to the different modalities supported will also be discussed. Multi-modality image review in the Viewing task card, basic post-processing of angiographic images in the Angio task card, as well as Angio long leg display in the composing task card will be reviewed. This course will also include a review of image retrieval and archival to film/CD/PACS. |
| syngo® DynaCT (Class ID: 00219502) Class Description: This virtual instructor-led e.class will review the technique to reconstruct CT like images from projection images acquired in a DR-Dynavision or Dynavision rotational angiography run. Post-processing of the dataset including modifying slice thickness, creating ranges, and sending images to PACS will be reviewed. syngo® IC3D (Class ID: 00219534) Class Description: This virtual instructor-led e.class is designed for the participant using IC3D software. A 3D reconstruction of the coronary vessel will be created, and the morphology of the vessel will be revealed, including details that are unseen in the 2D views due to foreshortened and curved segments. Vessel segments of interest can be focused on, zoomed, and rotated. Reports can be created and archived and the results of vessel analysis will be reviewed. The Two C's: Contrast and Catheters (Class ID: 00219540) Class Description: This virtual instructor-led e.class is designed so that learners will understand the differences in the types of contrast and catheters used for angiographic studies and be able to describe the advantages and limitations of the various types. |
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