The visitor observes a wide variety of routine and complex interventional radiology procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of the vascular, biliary, and neurovascular systems. Program goals are tailored to the needs of the individual technologist or nurse. The program is appropriate for all technologists or nurses who wish to increase their knowledge and enhance their competency in the field of interventional radiology. Program goals are tailored to the needs of the individual Visiting Technologist with emphasis on digital techniques, and equipment including catheters and guidewires. This fellowship is appropriate for both experienced technologists and those who are new to Angiography Interventional Radiology.
Most weeks are available.
Instructional videotapes, teaching files, and protocols are available for viewing. The training environment encompasses hospital and outpatient facilities, and allows for observation of MRI procedures on anesthetized adult and pediatric patients. This course is structured to appropriately address the needs of the individual visiting technologist. Additional days of training are available upon request. Training on the Imatron 100 Cine scanner may also be provided upon request.