American Roentgen Ray Society Pediatric Photon Counting CT It Counts in Children, Too 2025

August 25, 2025
This Online Course presents unique aspects of pediatric photon counting CT (PCCT), including salient technology and current and promising applications. Topics include practical clinical performance of MSK, thoracic, cardiovascular and abdominopelvic exams leveraging PCCT benefits including improved image quality, lower radiation dose, simplified contrast administration, and material decomposition.
Learning Outcomes and Modules
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

Discuss photon counting CT technology.
Apply technical knowledge for improving CT performance in children.
Simplify IV contrast media administration for pediatric CT.
Discuss a variety of new pediatric clinical applications for photon counting CT.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) – Pediatric Photon Counting CT: It Counts in Children, Too 2025 is best for pediatric radiologists, general radiologists, medical physicists, and trainees who want to understand and apply the latest advances in photon‑counting CT technology for pediatric imaging. It emphasizes diagnostic accuracy, radiation dose optimization, and clinical implementation tailored to children.
Who Should Attend

Pediatric radiologists specializing in imaging of infants, children, and adolescents.
General radiologists who interpret pediatric CT studies in mixed practice settings.
Medical physicists & imaging scientists working on CT technology and radiation safety.
Residents & fellows in radiology seeking advanced training in pediatric imaging.
Healthcare administrators & technologists involved in pediatric imaging workflows and safety protocols.

What You’ll Learn

Photon‑counting CT fundamentals: how it differs from conventional CT.
Pediatric applications: improved resolution, reduced artifacts, and lower radiation dose.
Clinical case examples: head, chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal pediatric imaging.
Radiation safety: strategies for minimizing exposure in children.
Workflow integration: practical steps for adopting photon‑counting CT in pediatric practice.
Future directions: evolving uses of photon‑counting CT in pediatric radiology.

 
+ Topics:

Introduction to Pediatric Photon Counting CT—Donald Frush
Improving CT Performance in Pediatrics—Joseph Cao
Cardiovascular Photon Counting CT—LaDonna Malone
Pediatric Thoracic Photon Counting CT—Kelly Horst
Pediatric Abdominopelvic Photon Counting CT—Alexander El-Ali