RSTI talks up certification series

Radiological Service Training Institute’s (RSTI) provided HIMSS07 attendees last week details regarding its IT Diagnostic Imaging and PACS Administrators Certification Series. Through the programs, companies can save money and time by owning their own in-house service professional to work on equipment, including x-ray systems, PACS, mammography, ultrasound, CT, cardiac imaging and product specific machines, RSTI said.

After completing the four-week program consisting of two 2-week courses, individuals will learn to install, service, repair, troubleshoot and manage any of today’s PACS. To see a listing of available training, course schedules, and pricing visit: http://www.rsti-training.com/training.html.

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