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Course programme 2021

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Academy courses and virtual training

Our education portfolio offers a variety of approaches to meet the needs of different learning styles and provide a stimulating experience. We continually update our course offerings to support your needs in the evolving healthcare environment. View and register for courses at siemens-healthineers.co.uk/healthineers-academy Academy courses and virtual training We host a range of courses across the country. These can be delivered either in the classroom or via a virtual meeting interface. Learners also benefit from our SmartSimulator software*, gaining valuable hands-on practice to support their learning experience. Modality-specific user groups Joining a user group keeps you up to date with the latest hot topics, developments and innovations. Working alongside key opinion leaders, we deliver an exciting agenda.

Webinars Webinars are a convenient way of staying up to date with the latest in imaging developments from Siemens Healthineers.

We have a portfolio of on-demand webinars accessible through PEPconnect (see page 3) as well as live, interactive webinars.

We continually update our course offerings to support your needs in the evolving healthcare environment. View and register for courses at siemens-healthineers.co.uk/healthineers-academy

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2 Academy courses and virtual training · 01.2021

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to build and manage personal and department-wide training plans.

Personalised learning experiencePEPconnect is a complimentary virtual learning environment, developed by Siemens Healthineers, to support learning around Siemens Healthineers systems and clinical specialities.

Users can devise their own learning plans to suit their needs and access a range of topics, free of charge, at any time on any online device.

Further information can be found at: pep.siemens-info.com/en-us/explore

Customised workforce education managementPEPconnections is a subscription-based education management platform that helps you plan, monitor, store, audit and manage staff training all in one place.

You can also add your own material, building a bespoke library for your department and staff.

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Molecular Imaging

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This course is held at one of our Clinical Education reference sites and offers an introduction to the basic functionality of all Artis systems, covering topics such as the browser, principles of acquisition and fluoroscopy, DSA and Roadmap.

Course content• An introduction to Siemens Healthineers Artis systems• An overview of browser functionality• How to adjust and improve image quality• Understanding the basic principles of DSA and

Roadmap image formation.

Target audienceAll Siemens Healthineers Artis system users using software version VC21 onwards, including new starters, current users and core trainers.

Angiography

An introduction to the basic 2D functionality of the Artis

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Angiography

1 Day Duration

This course held at one of our Clinical Education reference sites offers an introduction to 3D imaging and workflows utilising the PURE software.

Course content• Basic principles of 3D imaging• Overview of the 4D Task Card, including dual patient

processing and in-room control• Methods for using acquired 3D data for overlay (Live on

3D, Objects and Contour)• An understanding of 2D/3D and 3D/3D registration• Using advanced 3D application workflows (e.g. needle

guidance).

Target audienceRadiographers and Radiologists using Siemens Healthineers Artis systems software version VD11 onwards undertaking 3D imaging.

Angiography

An introduction to syngo DynaCT, 4D Task Card and PURE on the Artis

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Angiography

1 Day Duration

This course is designed for Radiographers and aims to give users a better understanding of the most important factors influencing the quality of cardiac CT acquisition. A recap of cardiac anatomy, ECG principles, common clinical indications and patient preparation will be provided.

The importance of temporal resolution in relation to scanner hardware and heart rate will be considered. ECG-gating will be explained and related to the different acquisition modes available, the advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed and put into clinical context. Scan and reconstruction parameters together with the options available will be explained in detail using our dedicated simulation software for extensive hands-on practice.

Course content• Patient preparation• Basic anatomy and physiology• Gating principles/overview of ECG• Scan protocol selection/Calcium Scoring/Prospective/

Retrospective/chest pain protocol• Post processing - introduction to syngo.via.

Target audienceRadiographers new to or wishing to gain a better understanding of cardiac CT on the SOMATOM Edge, Force and Drive.

Computed Tomography

Cardiac CT on the SOMATOM Edge, Force and Drive – Virtual Training

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Computed Tomography

1 Day Duration

This course is designed for Radiographers and aims to give users a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of CT together with a brief history and new technologies overview. Both scan acquisition and reconstruction parameters are covered in detail. Siemens Healthineers dose technologies such as CARE Dose 4D and CARE kV will be explained to provide an understanding of their use in clinical context.

Acquisition parameters such as kV, mAs, rotation time and pitch will be covered and their impact on image quality and dose considered. Reconstruction methods including weighted filtered back projection and iterative techniques will be demonstrated. This course includes extensive hands-on practice allowing the principles covered to be demonstrated using our dedicated simulation software.

Course content• History of CT• Scanner hardware and basic CT principles• CARE Dose 4D with hands-on session• CARE kV with hands-on session• Parameter selection• Image production• Contrast media• Image production artefacts.

Target audienceRadiographers wishing to gain a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of CT and the technologies of the SOMATOM Edge, Force and Drive.

Computed Tomography

An introduction to CT on the SOMATOM Edge, Force and Drive – Virtual Training

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Computed Tomography


Molecular Imaging

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Computed Tomography

1 Day Duration

This course links the fundamental concepts of CT with the new SOMARIS X operating system found on all SOMATOM go. CT systems. Both scan acquisition and reconstruction parameters will be covered in detail and the differences between the old and new software versions explained. Siemens Healthineers dose saving technologies such as CARE Dose 4D and CARE kV will be explained to provide an understanding of their use in clinical context.

An overview of acquisition parameters will be provided and their impact on image quality and dose considered. Reconstruction methods including iterative techniques will be discussed together with an explanation of key parameters and their appropriate use. This course includes extensive hands-on practice allowing the principles covered to be demonstrated using our dedicated simulation software.

Course content• History of CT• Scanner hardware and basic CT principles• CARE Dose 4D with hands-on session• CARE kV with hands-on session• Parameter selection• Image production• Contrast media• Image production artefacts.

Target audienceRadiographers wishing to gain a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of CT and the technologies of the SOMATOM go.

Computed Tomography

An introduction to CT on the SOMATOM go – Virtual Training

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Angiography

Computed Tomography


Molecular Imaging

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Computed Tomography

1 Day Duration

This course links the concepts of cardiac CT scanning with the new SOMARIS X operating system found on all SOMATOM go. CT systems. The aim is to provide users with a better understanding of the most important factors influencing the quality of cardiac CT examinations. A recap of cardiac anatomy, ECG principles, common clinical indications and patient preparation will be provided.

The importance of temporal resolution in relation to scanner hardware and heart rate will be considered. ECG-gating will be explained and related to the different acquisition modes available, the advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed and put into clinical context. Scan and reconstruction parameters together with the options available will be explained in detail using our dedicated simulation software for extensive hands-on practice.

Course content• Patient preparation• Basic anatomy and physiology• Gating principles/overview of ECG• Scan protocol selection/Calcium Scoring/Prospective/

Retrospective/chest pain protocol• Post processing - introduction to syngo.via.

Target audienceRadiographers new to or wishing to gain a better understanding of cardiac CT on the SOMATOM go.

Computed Tomography

Cardiac CT on the SOMATOM go – Virtual Training

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Computed Tomography

1 Day Duration

This course is designed to give delegates an overview of the advantages and pitfalls of scanning at 3T and is ideal for those new to scanning with high field systems or a refresher for 3T users. Each subject includes theoretical know-how and hands-on exercises using simulator software.

Course content• The advantages of imaging at 3T (increased signal)• The pitfalls of imaging at 3T (artefacts, SAR)• An overview of neurology, MSK and cardiac at 3T.

Target audienceRadiographers.


An introduction to 3T MRI – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course is designed to provide delegates with an overview of the basic principles of MRI. It is targeted at those who are new to MRI in clinical practice and covers basic MRI physics such as image formation, TR, TE and flip angle; basic spin echo, gradient echo sequences and spatial encoding. It also includes an overview of MRI safety including screening, hazards and SAR. Each subject includes theoretical know how and hands-on practice using simulator software.

Course content• Safety basics including SAR, patient positioning,

screening and hazards• Basic MRI physics - from protons to pictures• TR, TE and flip angle• Spin echo, turbo spin echo and gradient echo

sequences• Image contrast including T1, T2 and PD weighting• Spatial encoding

• Relationship between spatial resolution, signal to noise and scan time.

Target audienceRadiographers new to MRI or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of basic MR physics.


The basic concepts of MRI – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course provides the delegate with an in-depth look at MRI parameters in order to aid in improved image quality and optimisation. Topics include diffusion weighted imaging, fat saturation, resolution, signal to noise and scan time, artefacts and SAR/RF deposition. Each subject includes theoretical know how and hands-on practice using scanner simulator software.

Course content• Image quality and optimisation • Fat saturation methods and troubleshooting • Diffusion weighted imaging • Artefacts and how to deal with them • SAR & RF Deposition.

Target audienceMRI radiographers with a basic understanding of MRI physics who are looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of how to optimise MRI images as well as troubleshoot and resolve common issues encountered during MRI imaging.


Troubleshooting and image optimisation on the MAGNETOM Sola, Vida, Altea and Lumina (XA20) – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course is designed to provide delegates with an overview of Siemens Healthineers cardiac MR for non-cardiac Dot protocols including troubleshooting and optimisation to improve image quality. Targeted at people with knowledge of cardiac anatomy and cardiac MRI planes in clinical practice, this course offers information regarding optimising image acquisition including: ECG, cine, black blood, perfusion and delayed enhancement. Each subject includes theoretical know-how and hands-on practice using simulator software.

Course content• Specifics of parameters to improve image quality in

cardiac sequences• Techniques and building of strategies/sequences for

more challenging patients• Building of cardiac protocols including use of Dot

Cockpit• Patient preparation, positioning and safety• ECG set up and troubleshooting• Functional cine imaging - retro, AR , prospective, real-

time and two shot• Black blood/anatomical imaging• Perfusion• Early and late gadolinium imaging.

Target audienceRadiographers who perform cardiac MRI and haveknowledge of cardiac anatomy and MRI planes in clinical practice.


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1 Day Duration

This course is designed to provide delegates with an overview of Siemens Healthineers advanced cardiac MR licenses for non-cardiac Dot protocols, including troubleshooting and optimisation to improve image quality. Targeted at people with knowledge of cardiac anatomy and Cardiac MRI planes in clinical practice, this course offers information regarding optimising advanced image acquisition including: flow, mapping, tagging, CS cine, HeartFreeze, coronary and non-contrast thoracic aorta imaging. Each subject includes theoretical know how and hands-on practice using simulator software.

Course content• Specifics of parameters to improve image quality in

optional cardiac licence sequences• Techniques and building of strategies/sequences for

more challenging patients• Building of cardiac protocols including use of Dot

Cockpit• Flow• MyoMaps• Tagging• CS cine• HeartFreeze• Coronary and non-contrast thoracic aorta imaging• Use of patient view and generic views to aid workflow.

Target audienceRadiographers who perform cardiac MRI and have knowledge of cardiac anatomy and MRI planes in clinical practice.


Advanced Cardiac MRI – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course offers an introduction to the XA20 software and its key functions including protocol building with the Dot Cockpit and an introduction to the scanner user interface via hands-on simulator sessions.

Course content• Introduction to protocol building with the Dot Cockpit

including the use of strategies, decisions and interactions

• Overview of the new user interface features with XA20• Introduction to Quiet Suite, Dot engines and other new

features of XA20• Hands-on protocol building using XA20 simulators• Export, import and printing of protocols.

Target audienceRadiographers new to the XA20 software platform.


MRI Dot Cockpit on the MAGNETOM Sola, Vida, Altea and Lumina (XA20) – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course provides delegates with an understanding of how the new XA software and parameter cards link with the physical principles of MRI. The course provides an in-depth look at the new BioMatrix technology and scan acceleration techniques as well as parameter and sequence optimisation for angiography, whole-body, abdominal, MSK and neurology workflows. The course is made up of theoretical presentations and hands-on sessions using scanner simulator software.

Course content• Scan acceleration techniques • Sequences, useful parameters and clinical applications

for the following areas:• Brain imaging • Spine imaging • Orthopaedic imaging • Body imaging • Whole-body imaging • Angiography.

Target audienceMRI radiographers new to the XA hardware and software platforms.


An Introduction to MRI on the MAGNETOM Sola, Vida, Altea and Lumina (XA20) – Virtual Training

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1 Day Duration

This course is held at one of our Clinical Education reference sites and is aimed at the core users of Siemens Healthineers Biograph mCT Flow systems. This course offers an introduction to the Biograph mCT and its key functions. The course includes a mixture of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice using the scanner.

Course content• Introduction to Siemens Healthineers Biograph - system

controls, UI and patient browser• PET and CT QC• Patient acquisition• 3D Task Card and TrueD Lite (how to review images and

create fused ranges)• Troubleshooting - when patient moves, emergency

situations and repeating scans• Edit/Correct (covering incorrect Radiopharmaceutical

and height and weight).

Target audienceRadiographers and Advanced Practitioners.

Molecular Imaging

An introduction to Biograph mCT Flow

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Molecular Imaging

1 Day Duration

This course will provide delegates with the fundamentals of using Siemens Healthineers CT interfaces, including dose technologies. It includes hands-on sessions using simulation software, allowing the participant to become comfortable with the scanning aspects.

Course content• User interface• CT terminology• CT dose technologies• Image reconstruction• SPECT guided CT.

Target audienceRadiographers and Advanced Practitioners.

Molecular Imaging

CT for Nuclear Medicine – Virtual Training

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Molecular Imaging

1 Day Duration

This course is designed to train the Clinical Administrator for syngo.via and give delegates the knowledge and tools to fulfil this role.

Course content• Introduction to syngo.via concept• Role of the Clinical Administrator• Worklist management• Client configuration• Administration portal• Workflows and assignments• Universal functionality of syngo.via.

Target audienceClinical Administrators for syngo.via.

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syngo.via Clinical Administrator1

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1 Day Duration

This course is designed to train the IT Administrator for syngo.via and give delegates the knowledge and tools to fulfil this role.

Course content• Integration scenarios• Role of the IT Administrator• User and role administration• Installing/updating client application• Administration portal• syngo Expert-i installation and configuration• Overview of user interface.

Target audienceIT Administrators for syngo.via.

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syngo.via IT Administrator1

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IT Solutions

1 Day Duration

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