Interdisciplinary training courses for cardiovascular care
In-depth skills for MTs/RTs and physicians
This two-day course is suitable for participants who wishto extend their knowledge of cardiac CT and related postprocessing programs. Theoretical content is supplementedby practical exercises to illustate and deepen learner knowledge.
Course details
Course content:
- Technical principles of Multislice CT and dual-source CT
- Dose modulation options for CT scanner based on Somaris X (SOMATOM go.- and SOMATOM X. systems)
- Gated/triggered cardiac scan protocols
- Artifact recognition and prevention
- Cardiac-specific data processing
- 2D and 3D, MIP, MPR and VRT with syngo.via
Prerequisites:
- Little or no experience working with cardiac CT systems
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers AGLocation:
Siemens Healthineers, Global Training Center, Allee am Röthelheimpark 3, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
6–12 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Course ID: CT8CARDREF
Classroom Training
Classroom training sessions generally take place at our Training Centers. Theoretical principles of imaging are supplemented by a wide range of practical exercises on the most recent systems, giving learners the opportunity to gain skills for day-to-day clinical work.In-depth skills for MTs/RTs and physicians, radiologists
In this one-day workshop Siemens Healthineers experts, aswell as external consultants, impart profound knowledge from technical basics to dose management and dose reduction in Computed Tomography. You can enhance your skills about dose and scan parameters and their effect on image quality. All related topics are covered by presentations and demonstrations on the basis of case studies on simulator workstations.
Course details
Course content:
- Technical basics
- Dose and scan parameters in Computed Tomography
- Dose reduction methods (acquisition/reconstruction)
- Defining several parameters and rating the interaction between them (using a simulator for demonstration)
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of Multislice CT
Dates:
Please see:
siemens-healthineers.com/at/education/med-imag-therapyLanguage:
GermanOrganizer and location:
Siemens Healthineers AG, Diagnostics GmbH, Siemensstr. 90, 1210 Vienna, AustriaCourse size:
Max. 25 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Classroom Training
Classroom training sessions generally take place at our Training Centers. Theoretical principles of imaging are supplemented by a wide range of practical exercises on the most recent systems, giving learners the opportunity to gain skills for day-to-day clinical work.
In-depth skills for radiologists, cardiologists and physicians
This two-day course provides participants with hands-on training in the interpretation of cardiac CTA datasets. Participants have the opportunity to use workstations with syngo.via’s latest CT Cardiac Engine and evaluate original images of coronary CTA in compliance with AHA level II certification requirements.
Course details
Course content:
Two participants work together at a workstation, with faculty available to provide guidance and support. Invasive coronary angiography data will be available for each CT angiography. Scientific lectures round off the training syllabus.
Prerequisites:
- Experience with Cardiac CT
Scientific Director and content responsible:
- Prof. Stephan Achenbach, MD
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer and location:
Imaging Science Institute, University Hospital Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
5–12 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Contact: To register, please contact your local Siemens Healthineers representative.
Clinical Workshop
Clinical workshops are training programs which last one to several days and specifically focus on clinical issues. They include lectures given by clinical experts, live examinations, and, in many cases, practical exercises.
Basic and in-depth skills for MTs/RTs and physicians, radiologists
This one-day intensive course on cardiac CT and CTA includes scientific lectures, syngo.via user interface presentations and hands-on training. Using syngo.via client-server based workplaces, participants can expand their knowledge and practice what they have learned in groups of no more than 12 people.
Course details
Course content:
- Underlying technology
- Patient preparation
- Examination strategies
- Image post-processing on real case studies
- Anatomical fundamentals
- Step-by-step image analysis
- Calcium Scoring
- Coronary vessels
- Clinical indications
- Heart Perfusion
Prerequisites:
- Experience with Multislice Spiral CT
- Some experience with operating the syngo.via user interface
Dates:
Please see:
siemens-healthineers.com/at/education/med-imag-therapyLanguage:
GermanOrganizer and location:
Department of Biomedical Imaging, Image-Guided Therapy and Nuclear Medicine, Währinger Gürtel 18–20, 1210 Vienna, AustriaCourse size:
5–12 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Clinical Workshop
Clinical workshops are training programs which last one to several days and specifically focus on clinical issues. They include lectures given by clinical experts, live examinations, and, in many cases, practical exercises.
Basic skills for MTs/RTs
This introductory course Cardioloy in Somaris X systems is suitable for participants who are performing sporadically cardiac acquisitions in Somaris X systems or are about to start performing such acquisitions. The main focus of this course is to guide participants through the cardiology-related protocols, user interface elements and discuss the different available acquisition modes.
Course details
Course content:
- Cardiac acquisition modes in Somaris X
- User Interface elements in cardiac acquisitions
- Reconstructions
- Review of cardiac factory protocols
- Review of cardiac factory decision trees
- Parameter adaption and troubleshooting
- Self-learning material in PEPconnect
Prerequisites:
- Good knowledge of the Somaris X user interface
- Fundamentals of cardiac anatomy and cardiac CT acquisition modes
Dates:
On requestLength:
2 hoursLanguage:
EnglishOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers Education, Computed TomographyCourse size:
Up to 8 participantsVirtual Classroom Training
In our virtual classroom training, we impart practical knowledge in clear, manageable units. We focus on retaining the interactive approach that you are familiar with from our face-to-face training. Learn in the virtual work space and benefit from innovative digital methods.
In-depth skills for MTs/RTs
This advanced course is suitable for experienced users of Siemens Healthineers CT scanner systems who want to acquire a deep know-how on CT cardiac acquisitions usingSOMATOM CT scanners. Theoretical content is supplemented by practical exercises in simulators to illustrate and deepen learner knowledge.
Course details
Course content:
- Self-learning material in PEPconnect
- Cardiac scanning, protocols, dose modulation, etc.
- Cardiac image quality and artefacts
- Cardiac Postprocessing with syngo.via: CT CalScoring, CT Coronary, CT Cardiac Function
- Practical exercises in simulator
Prerequisites:
- Experience in routine operation of SOMATOM scanners
- Experience with cardiac CT acquisitions is advantageous
Dates:
On requestLength:
3 daysLanguage:
EnglishOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers Education, Computed TomographyCourse size:
Up to 8 participants
Virtual Classroom Training
In our virtual classroom training, we impart practical knowledge in clear, manageable units. We focus on retaining the interactive approach that you are familiar with from our face-to-face training. Learn in the virtual work space and benefit from innovative digital methods.
In-depth skills in image quality and dose savings
Image Quality specialists will discuss in depth the influence to image quality and radiation dose by components and settings in Artis angiography systems.
Course details
Course content:
- System components and system handling
- Fluoro and acquisition protocols
- Image quality essentials
- Detectors and X-ray tubes
- Image signal processing
- Dose and dose saving
Dates and language:
On request or please see:
https://training.healthcare.siemens.com/Organizer:
Siemens Healthineers AGLocation:
Siemens Healthineers, Global Training Center,
Allee am Röthelheimpark 3,
91052 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
6–10 participantsCourse ID: AX8ARTPHYS
Classroom Training
Classroom training sessions generally take place at our Training Centers. Theoretical principles of imaging are supplemented by a wide range of practical exercises on the most recent systems, giving learners the opportunity to gain skills for day-to-day clinical work.
In-depth skills for cardiologists, physicians and MTs/RTs
During the interactive course, you will learn about coronary angioplasty, the angiographic projections of the stenosis, the right selection of catheters, even tips and tricks of wire techniques and catheter intervention. Exercises are conducted using a CATHI computer-based simulation system and the newly developed pulsatile coronary model, CoroSim, in conjunction with a fully functional Siemens Healthineers biplane flat detector angiography system.
A newly upgraded scenario based virtual simulation system developed by Terumo enables participants to refresh and experience situational procedural sequences. A silicon vessel model using real interventional devices will enhance reflection of knowledge transforming into acquired skills. In addition to the hands-on experiences, lectures are presented on topics such as radiation protection, complications and quality management.Course details
Seminar:
- Optimized angiographic settings at intracardiac catheter
- examination and intervention
- Basic Principles of radiation dose reduction
- Quality management in the cath lab
- Case studies: Complication management in the cath lab
Hands-on Training:
- Coronary intervention exercises using CATHI computer-based
- simulation system
- Coronary intervention training using a pulsatile heart simulator with a Siemens Healthineers angiocardiography system
- Training with 3-dimensional coronary quantification tool
- Transradial access
Prerequisites:
- Little or no experience in interventional cardiology
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer and location:
Cardiac Department
National University Heart Centre, Singapore
1E Kent Ridge Road
NUHS Tower Block, Level 9
Singapore 119228Course size:
Small group size to enhance learning successContact:
Christina Ng
Maideen SadayanClinical Workshop
Clinical workshops are training programs which last one to several days and specifically focus on clinical issues. They include lectures given by clinical experts, live examinations, and, in many cases, practical exercises.
In-depth skills for clinical users of syngo.via – MTs/RTs and physicians
This three-day course teaches foundation level theory and practical applications for the routine clinical analysis of cardiovascular CT and MR examinations using syngo.via (from Version VB30) and covers training on the required system settings. The course supports the effective application of syngo.via.
Course details
In this way radiology workflows for imaging complex cardiovascular CT and MR examinations can be optimized. On this practice-oriented course participants will spend about 40 percent of the available time on allocated servers.
Demonstration and practical applications:
- Analysis of cardiology CT data
- Analysis of vascular CT data
- Analysis of cardiology MR data
- Analysis of vascular MR data
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of syngo.via
- Experience with the clinical application of imaging systems, e.g. CT, MR and clinical radiology workflows
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers AGLocation:
Siemens Healthineers, Global Training Center,
Allee am Röthelheimpark 3,
91052 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
4–12 participantsCredit Points: submitted
This course is tax-exempt in accordance with § 4 No.21 UStG (German VAT law)Course ID: SY8VIAAUS
Classroom Training
Classroom training sessions generally take place at our Training Centers. Theoretical principles of imaging are supplemented by a wide range of practical exercises on the most recent systems, giving learners the opportunity to gain skills for day-to-day clinical work.In-depth skills for MTs/RTs, physicians and physicists
Within this five-day course you will improve your knowledge about PET image quality. Participants will learn to use advanced PET/CT List mode protocols which can include cardiac and respiratory gating as well as dynamic acquisition. In addition you will get information about basic processing of such studies including hands-on.
Course details
Course content:
- PET image quality
- PET in Oncology, Cardiology and Neurology
- PET List mode imaging
- Dynamic PET/CT protocols
- Cardiac gated PET/CT protocols
- Respiratory gated PET/CT protocols
- Respiratory gating hardware
Prerequisites:
- Knowledge about PET imaging and Biograph PET/CT systems
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers AGLocation:
Siemens Healthineers, Global Training Center, Allee am Röthelheimpark 3, 91052 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
4–6 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Course ID: MI3BIOADV
Classroom Training
Classroom training sessions generally take place at our Training Centers. Theoretical principles of imaging are supplemented by a wide range of practical exercises on the most recent systems, giving learners the opportunity to gain skills for day-to-day clinical work.In-depth skills for MTs/RTs and physicians, radiologists, cardiologists
In recent years, cardiac MRI has evolved into a key procedure in diagnostic and functional cardiac imaging. These imaging procedures are proven and reliable predictive techniques for diagnosing a wide range of cardiovascular pathologies. The objective of this course is to give users more confidence as they carry out MRI cardiac examinations. Under the expert direction of the University Hospital Erlangen and Siemens Healthineers, participants have the opportunity to perform cardiac measurements on volunteers and to observe examinations on real patients in clinical settings.
Course details
Workshop instructor: PD Dr. Rolf Janka, Radiological Institute, University Hospital Erlangen
Course content:
- Fundamentals of MRI physics
- MRI anatomy of the cardiovascular system
- Examination techniques and evaluation strategies for cardiac MRI
- Protocol optimization for cardiac MRI examinations
- Functional cardiac imaging
- Practical training on different MRI systems using clinical cases
Prerequisites:
- Advanced knowledge in MRI
Dates and language:
On requestOrganizer:
Siemens Healthineers AGLocation:
Imaging Science Institute, University Hospital Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, GermanyCourse size:
6–12 participantsCredit Points: submitted
Course ID: MR8ADVCARDClinical Workshop
Clinical workshops are training programs which last one to several days and specifically focus on clinical issues. They include lectures given by clinical experts, live examinations, and, in many cases, practical exercises.