Specialized Topics in Areas of Radiologic Sciences
Specialized Topics in Areas of Radiologic Sciences
P.O. Box 2931 * Toledo, Ohio 43606
(419) 471-1973
E-mail: info@xrayhomestudies.com
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Radiation Protection including Digital Imaging Principes!!
Each Didactic/Academic Program Approved by the Ohio Department of Health for GXMOS
Our Chest & Abdomen, Spine/Chiropractic, Extremities and Podiatric Clinical Modules
are Approved by the Ohio Department of Health for
Continuing Education Credit for Licensed GXMOS and Non-Licensed Individuals
a 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 hour Continuing Education course for Renewal licensees
a 2 day 12 +hour Training course for Non-Licensed General X-Ray Machine Operators
a Self-Study Guide available for the License Examination
a DVD is available for the License Examination
Locations, Times & Private Classes Available to Meet Everyone’s Needs!!
Registered Radiographers can use our website or contact me for A.S.R.T.
Category A continuing education
with Carolyn J. Frigmanski, M.A., B.S.R.T. (R) and/or Associated Instructors

***ODH RULE CHANGES***

***TRAINING SESSIONS FOR NON-LICENSED PERSONNEL***
Upon successful completion of the 12+ hour training course, registrants will meet the academic requirements as published by the Ohio Department of Health to apply for the state license examination for general x ray machine operators. You will need to attend a 2 day program since the content will include the new topics of principles of digital imaging, patient care, contents of the law, etc. Training registrants must attend both sessions on Friday & Saturday & must bring a SMALL CALCULATOR!

***CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR LICENSED GXMO PERSONNEL***
If your current biennium ended AFTER August 1, 2008, you will need to attend a 12 hour (2 day) session both Friday & Saturday. Digital Imaging Principles will be taught in the Saturday afternoon session. If you have previously attended a 6 hour program, please select the opposite day for 6 hours of ongoing continuing education to meet your 12 hour needs for renewal after August 1, 2008.


***ODH CLINCAL COMPETENCY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS***

Non-licensed TRAINING applicants MUST complete ODH approved clinical competency module(s) obtain a gxmo license for the radiographic examination(s) you will be performing in the future.

Licensed gxmos will need to attend an ODH approved clinical competency module(s) and successfully complete the clinical positioning module(s) in your practice if you want to: upgrade their license to perform digital imaging procedures; utilize the clinical module time for your biennium renewal continuing education requirement; and/or become more marketable in the future.

If you are presently licensed to perform conventional film/screen imaging, you MUST complete ODH approved clinical modules if and when your practice converts to digital imaging equipment.

Please visit our web site by clicking on the Clinical Competency tab on the home page for scheduled modules or call to arrange your own program on site. The ODH web site has a listing of all currently approved providers.


I am the founder of S.T.A.R.S. (Specialized Topics in Areas of Radiologic Sciences). I have 30+ years of professional experience in medical radiography as a program director for a school of medical radiography in an acute level 1 trauma center. I have a Bachelorıs Degree in Natural Sciences and a Masterıs Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Toledo.

Accreditation & Program Objectives

All sessions have been approved by the Ohio Department of Health to fulfill requirements as published in the law (Ohio Administrative Code 3701-72-04) for the training of general x ray machine operators and for the continuing education of general x ray machine operators, radiographers and other radiologic science professionals. Each year, the course is revised to meet the changing needs for the state license examination and the relevancy of new information to radiologic science professionals. Since the law was implemented in October, 1995, S.T.A.R.S. personnel have provided courses to thousands of general x ray machine operators and radiologic science professionals across the state.

Donıt Leave Home without.... Carolyn, Founder of S.T.A.R.S.!

Private classes can be arranged on Radiation Protection for General X-ray Machine Operators at your location and on the date(s) you select! Stay in your neighborhood, save personal time and enjoy a personalized class to meet your needs!

All you need is a room to show slides and a minimum of 6 participants or more!If you do not have 6 participants in your practice, call others and create your own group in your community!

  • A $50 mileage reimbursement will be added to hold a private class with 6 or more participants within a 100 mile radius of the S.T.A.R.S. office in Toledo, Ohio.
  • A $75 mileage reimbursement will be added to hold a private class with 10 or more participants within a 101 - 150 mile radius of the S.T.A.R.S. office in Toledo, Ohio.
  • A $100 mileage reimbursement will be added to hold a private class with 12 or more participants within a 151+ mile radius of the S.T.A.R.S. office in Toledo, Ohio.
  • A 2 day program will require a 1 night hotel reservation if you are located over 100 miles from the S.T.A.R.S. office.

Please call 419-471-1973 (from 9 am - 5 pm EST Mon. - Fri.) or e-mail at info@xrayhomestudies.com to book a class!
A 50% deposit will be required to reserve the class!
A partial refund may be provided if a cancellation occurs due to inclement weather, low registration, etc.


 Please click on the "Textbooks" tab to view & order recommended positioning and licensure books for training & continuing education in clinical competency modules.


***PROGRAM DETAILS***

Beverages and Snacks are included each day!

***NEW FOR LICENSED GXMOS!***

You may attend our programs to receive partial continuing education hours for the time you may need to satisfy the 12
hour biennium requirement if you have received some continuing education credit from the clinical competency center.

  Curriculum for Training Candidates who do NOT have a License
Friday Session /
Program:		 Radiologic Physics & Radiographic Techniques/Imaging & Darkroom Processing & Film Handling
12:40- 1:00 pm Registration
1:00 pm Orientation and Introduction to Radiation Physics**

10 minute Break

Basic X-ray Circuitry & Begin Factors Affecting the Radiographic Image - Density**

**NEW! NEW! NEW! These 2 courses will be replaced with Image Analysis & ODH Site Visit courses for dedicated continuing education sessions with licensed personnel only!

10 minute Break

Conclude Factors Affecting the Radiographic Image — Contrast, Detail & Distortion & Accessory Devices for Radiographic Quality

10 minute Break

Conventional Darkroom Processing & Film Handling
7 pm Distribution & Verification of Certificates to the 6 hour participants & Good bye to our 12 hour continuing education participants! Good Night to our training participants! Dinner on your own.
Saturday Session/
Program:		 Radiobiology & Radiation Protection Units 8-12 & Digital Imaging Principles
9:30 - 9:50 am Registration
9:50 am Cellular & Molecular Biology

10 minute Break

Biological Effect of Radiation Exposure - Acute/Early & Chronic/Late

45 minute Break for Lunch on your own

Common Methods used to Control Radiation Exposure to the Patient & Operator

10 minute Break

Digital Imaging Principles
3:45 - 4:00 pm Distribution & Verification of Certificates & Good bye to our 6 & 12 hour continuing education participants! Congratulations & Distribution of Certificates & CCF forms to training participants!!


2011 Seminar Schedule

Please scroll down the page to see the entire year of dates, locations and the registration form. You may periodically want to check it for add-on classes that are open for you to sign up for in your geographic area.
 
Cambria Suites/Polaris - 9100 Lyra Road Columbus 43240 - 614 841-9100
Special STARS overnight room rate of $79 per Shelley, the manager.
Please tell them when you call in or at check-in!
January 14 & 1512 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
January 14 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
January 15 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
February 18 & 1912 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
February 18 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
February 19 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
March 11 & 1212 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
March 11 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
March 12 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
April 8 & 912 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
April 8 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
April 9 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
May 6 & 712 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
May 6 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
May 7 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
June 10 & 1112 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
June 10 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
June 11 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
July 15 & 1612 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
July 15 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
July 16 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
August 19 & 2012 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
August 19 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
August 20 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
September 16 & 1712 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
September 16 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
September 17 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
October 14 & 1512 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
October 14 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
October 15 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
November 11 & 1212 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
November 11 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
November 12 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
December 2 & 312 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
December 2 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
December 3 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

Country Inn & Suites - 903 Interstate Ct. (Exit 159 Off I-75) Findlay 45840 419-422-4200
(This location replaces Bowling Green. The Quality Inn is 15 minutes from BG straight down I-75).
Special STARS Overnight room rate of $62 per Wendy! Please tell them at time of reservation!
January 28 & 2912 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
January 28 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
January 29 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
May 20 & 2112 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
May 20 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
May 21 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

Comfort Inn (Hall of Fame) - 5345 Broadmoor Cir NW, Canton 44709 - 330-492-1331
February 11 & 1212 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
February 11 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
February 12 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
September 9 & 1012 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
September 9 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
September 10 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

Comfort Inn - 117 Commerce Lane (Exit 142 Off I-75) Bluffton 45817 419-358-6000
(This location replaces Lima. It is a NEW hotel located straight down I-75 between Findlay and Lima).
March 4 & 512 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
March 4 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
March 5 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
July 8 & 912 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
July 8 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
July 9 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

LivINN - 11385 Chester Road, Cincinnati 45246 - 513-772-7877
(Formerly Signature Inn North)                                                                
March 25 & 2612 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
March 25 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
March 26 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
September 23 & 2412 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
September 23 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
September 24 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

Quality Inny - 1435 S. Carpenter Rd, Brunswick (near Cleveland) 44212 - 330-273-1112
         (Formerly Sleep Inn)                                                                                                                              
April 15 & April 1612 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
April 15 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
April 16 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
August 12 & 1312 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
August 12 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
August 13 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

Quality Inn & Suites 1-75 & St. Rd. 725 (Exit 44) - 250 Byers Rd. Miamisburg 45342
937-865-0077
June 17 & 1812 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
June 17 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
June 18 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
October 7 & 812 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
October 7 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
October 8 - Saturday6 hour continuing education

RED ROOF INN 3530 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY. TOLEDO OH 43606 419-536-0118
(Replaces Sanger Library Location)                                                                                            
20% Overnight room discount online at redroof.com
November 18 & 1912 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
November 18 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
November 19 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
December 9 & 1012 hour continuing education or 12+ hour training course
December 9 - Friday6 hour continuing education or
December 10 - Saturday6 hour continuing education
2011 Seminar Schedule


***REGISTRATION for RADIATION PROTECTION Courses in 2011***

Please identify the date & location of the session you want to attend. Complete the personal information below and send with your check or money order to S.T.A.R.S. Personal or Corporate checks and Money Orders are acceptable payment. We do not take credit cards due to the national crisis about identity theft. Practices sending multiple registrants can send 1 check for all.

*** NEW FOR LICENSED GXMOS!

You may attend our program to receive partial continuing education hours for the first time you may need to satisfy the 12 hour biennium requirement if you have received some continuing education credit from the clinical competency center.


 PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 ODH license category:
      GXMO General X-ray Machine Operator   or   R Radiographer (unregistered)
 Enclosing a registration fee of $250.00 per person for the full 12+ hour TRAINING course for NON-LICENSED INDIVIDUALS on Friday and Saturday including a free copy of the DVD Radiation Protection program in audio & visual format as a Self-Study Guide for the O.D.H. examination for TV and/or computer use with printing capabilities.
 
Continuing education options for LICENSED GXMOS based on your individual needs for license renewal.
 Enclosing a registration fee of $200.00 per person for a full 12 hour continuing education course on Friday & Saturday.
 Enclosing a registration fee of $100.00 per person for a 6 hour continuing education course on Friday or on Saturday.
 Enclosing a registration fee of $35.00 per person for a 2 hour or $65 for a 4 hour continuing education course on Friday.
 Enclosing a registration fee of $35.00 per person for a 2 hour or $65 for a 4 hour continuing education course on Saturday.
 Enclosing a registration fee of $135.00 per person for an 8 hour or $165 for a 10 hour continuing education course for a full Friday and partial Saturday attendence when desired CE hours have been completed.
 
OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FEES:
 Enclosing $60.00 payment for a 400+ page Self-Study Guide for the O.D.H. examination for pick up.
 Enclosing $60.00 & $10.00 postage for 2 Day Priority Mail for a 400+ page hard copy Self-Study Guide.
 Enclosing a $50 payment with $10.00 postage for 2 Day Priority Mail for the Radiation Protection program in audio & visual DVD format as a Self-Study Guide for the O.D.H. examination for TV and/or computer use and printing capabilities for the O.D.H. examination for non-registered participants in the S.T.A.R.S. training program.
 Enclosing $5.00 for a duplicate certificate if the original certificate is lost/damaged, etc.

Attended Class date: Month ______    Day(s) ______    Year ______    Location: _____________________________________

Mail to:
NAME 
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR
CERTIFICATE/SIGN IN SHEET
ADDRESS 
CITY 
STATE 
ZIP 
HOME PHONE 
WORK PHONE 
SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25-50 REGISTRANTS BASED ON LOCATION & EACH DATE!

Send registration and/or YOUR SELF STUDY GUIDE REQUEST WITH PAYMENT TO:
S.T.A.R.S.
P.O. Box 2931
Toledo, OH 43606

A CONFIRMATION POSTCARD WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR REGISTRATION!

CANCELLATION POLICY
Over the past decade, I have never cancelled a course based on low registration, inclimate weather, etc. due to the fact that some registrants are on a tight deadline for license renewal. Personal safety for all of us is a priority. If we experience inclimate weather, please use your best judgment by planning enough time for commuting to our location, selecting the safest route and/or arranging hotel accommodations. The ODH does not allow us to leave early since we must complete the required 300 minutes each day and make up time would need to be scheduled. You may choose to transfer 1 or both days to another location if your time permits. I do not provide refunds when the course is provided. Feel free to call to confirm a course or to discuss your personal needs. Private course offerings may cancel at their discretion and are responsible to inform the participants in advance.

  • A 75% refund will be provided for notification of cancellation before 7 days of the conference date.
  • A 50% refund will be provided for notification of cancellation within 3-6 days of the conference date.
  • No refund will be provided for cancellation within 48 hours OR for failure to attend.
  • Cancellation before 7 days of the conference date will be assessed a $10.00 charge to cover processing expenses.

    • THANK YOU VERY MUCH!          SEE YOU SOON!

    Please feel free to call the hotel if you need a reservation or directions to the facility.