IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2005 - As part of its ongoing commitment to cardiac CT education, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) has announced that it has expanded its cardiac CT training program to meet the growing demand for hands-on training using its AquilionTM 64 CFX--the world's most advanced 64-slice CT system. Training also will address development of a successful CT business model for clinicians adopting cardiac CT.

"Toshiba has long been committed to the development of cutting-edge technology and proper education for its use--a point evidenced by our leading customer education programs," said Sharon Yoon, senior manager, Training, TAMS. "Customer education is a significant focus for the company and continues to play a major role in our favorable customer satisfaction and user ratings."

Toshiba training partners include the University of California, Irvine; University of Florida at Shands; Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology Cardiovascular Center; and Woodlands North Houston Heart Center. The new training courses offer practical CT training that meets requirements as outlined by the guidelines for diagnostic imaging set forth by the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Radiology.
Phase 1 of the training program includes a one-week, on-site course, offering functional experience using 64-slice CT technology. Training content is developed in an effort to optimize scanning and diagnosis techniques--giving clinicians the opportunity to scan, view and manipulate images acquired using the Aquilion CFX.

Courses offer continuing medical education (CME) credit and provide a wide-range of practical coursework, including basic cardiac anatomy, cardiac CT image review and workflow overview. Physicians also may enroll in a follow-up, 90-day, self-study course, following completion of the Phase I coursework. In addition, Toshiba has expanded its collaboration with industry partners like Vital Images and is now able to offer workstation training using its Aquilion CT systems. For information about course curriculum and enrollment visit http://www.medical.toshiba.com.

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