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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

Price: $16.00
Imaging CE: 2.50
This course is accessible until 1/31/2026

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging was designed by Nuclear Medicine Technologists for Nuclear Medicine Technologists who routinely perform nuclear cardiology procedures, but is an excellent course for any healthcare professional caring for patients with cardiovascular disease. The course provides an overview of many aspects of myocardial perfusion imaging, including safe patient preparation, radiopharmaceuticals, acquisition parameters, processing, and potential artifacts.

NOTE for Imaging: This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors; individuals may not repeat and report a self-learning activity for credit twice in the same biennium. You must be licensed in the state of Florida to report an activity that is only approved by the state. If this activity is also approved by an organization that ARRT has approved to evaluate CE, select that organization’s name, as opposed to the state licensing agency name.

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  1. List the indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imaging.
  2. List the characteristics of the radiopharmaceuticals used for myocardial perfusion imaging.
  3. List the parameters of various acquisition protocols.
  4. Understand the importance of correct processing technique and the basics of quantitative analysis.
  5. Identify potential artifacts in myocardial perfusion imaging.
  6. Describe procedures that can be used to prevent artifacts.

Qualified Planners/Faculty

Elizabeth Duncan, MSHS, CNMT, RT(CT)

Elizabeth is a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist and is currently working as Program Director for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and Imaging Sciences Chair at AdventHealth University.  Her main responsibility is for all aspects of the nuclear medicine program including didactic and clinical instruction, course content, program curriculum, student evaluation and counseling.  At the University, she has also taught classes in Radiobiology and Radiation Protection, Advanced Imaging, Introduction to Clinicals, as well as many others.  Her past experience includes medical sales and supervision of a Nuclear Cardiology Department.  Liz is the 2011-2012 recipient of the Faculty Merit Award for Professional Service presented by AdventHealth University. 

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Joseph R. Hawkins, M.S.Ed, CNMT

Mr. Hawkins graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Education from St. Joseph’s College of Maine. He is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at AdventHealth University. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor and the Program Director for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program from its inception in 2001 until 2019. Mr. Hawkins has over 30 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine as an educator, technologist, and industry representative. He is currently the Secretary/Treasurer of the board for the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). He is active in the Technologist Section of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) having served as Chair of both the Entry Level Curriculum Committee and the Student Membership Task Force and as a member of the National Council of Representatives. He has presented at numerous national, regional, and state meetings, and was awarded the AHU Faculty Merit Award for Professional Service and the SNMMI Outstanding Educator Award.

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Revisioning Author: Samantha D. Roper, CNMT

At the start of her medical career, Samantha relocated to work in a robust cardiac clinic with a special focus in cardiac PET scans. This big decision to move from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to an unfamiliar Shreveport, Louisiana would set the tone for the rest of her career as she would later learn and live by the motto: “Smooth seas don’t make skillful sailors”. With over seven (7) years of experience, Samantha has been afforded the great pleasure to serve different communities as a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Working in multiple clinics and hospitals, with varying roles, has given her an edge to multi-task and fully function in diverse settings. Ms. Roper considers herself to be a compassionate caretaker, self-motivated, a problem-solver, a critical thinker, and a team player. Her expertise includes cardiac SPECT, cardiac PET, general nuclear studies, non-diagnostic CT (with formal CT education), and an array of nuclear imaging equipment. Currently, she tutors new grads and is also working on a platform that makes scheduling the patient’s diagnostic appointment a more seamless process. As a creative professional, Samantha is always looking for ways to improve, advance, and contribute what she has learned so that imaging can be made simple.

Disclosures

This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Revisioning Author: Lou R. Wolsefer, BS-CNMT, ARRT (CT)

Lou is a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 31 years of diversified experience. She graduated in1987 from the Baccalaureate Nuclear Medicine Technology program of the Medical College of Georgia. Proficient with GE, ADAC/Philips, Siemens' system, and Cardinal Health's SynTrac System. She is instrumental in numerous successful JCAHO and Florida State inspections and has ICANL experience. Lou has a strong background in Nuclear Cardiology and is a Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologist at Lake Medical Imaging in Leesburg FL.

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

- 1/31/2026
2001 K Street, NW
Suite 300 North
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 800-334-2472
https://www.ahra.com
CE Credits: 2.50, Category: END773 = A ARRT, Expires: 1/31/2026
CE Credits: 2.00, Category: FLDOH-BRC 25000264 = 00 - Technical Approved, Expires: 1/31/2025

Completion Requirements: To receive continuing education credit commensurate with the credit awarded for this on-line activity, the participant must:

  • View all modules and cases studies.
  • Participate and pass all Self-Checks and Post Test(s).
  • Complete and submit the on-line evaluation.

Certificates of Completion: will be available to print immediately upon finishing the completion requirements. You are encouraged to print and save your certificate for your portfolio as required by your licensing body. Interdisciplinary accredited activities, activities having multiple accreditors, will be listed individually on the Certificate of Completion.

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