Fundamentals of Clinical and IT (Parca CPAS)

Dec 1st, 2013Dec 2nd, 2013
Dallas, TX
US
https://otechimg.com/product.cfm?prd=Fundamentals of Clinical and IT PARCA CPAS Seminar
Phone:940-440-9791
A true bootcamp that consists of both the clinical and IT skills needed to support medical imaging and IT systems such as PACS, EHR, and other image intensive systems. The curriculum follows the requirements of the Certified PACS Associate (CPAS).
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