Education and Training Courses
Education and training courses for keeping up with the clinical, technical, and practice-related developments in medical imaging. Many of these courses provide Continuing Education credits to help fulfill your certification requirements.
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Fluoroscopy: Radiation Protection and Safety
VLM1503
Course Type: Online Course
Cost: $30.25
Course Length: 2 Hrs 45 Mins
Credits: 2.75
Credit Type: CE
Advanced medical imaging modalities, particularly fluoroscopy, interventional radiology and computed tomography, are associated with long exposure times and high radiation doses, making radiation protection a vital concern. In the United States, increased utilization of radiologic examinations has added to the effective dose to patients. Recent news articles concerning radiation overexposure have heightened public awareness of this problem and have prompted those directly involved in patient care to be more conscious of radiation safety. Radiologist assistant Kristi Kerrigan, B.S.R.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CV)(CT), presents an overview of radiation protection in fluoroscopy, including radiation measurements, the biological effects of radiation, the fundamental principles of radiation protection, the ethical and legal responsibilities of medical imaging professionals, examination room design, fluoroscopy equipment safety features, and the protection of patients, personnel and special populations. Approved for 2.75 Category A+ CE credit by the ASRT.
Online Course
Leadership Essentials Module 1: Introduction to Supervision
GEN2100
Course Type: Online Course
Cost: $11.00
Course Length: 1 Hr
Credits: 1
Credit Type: CE
This module will help you adjust to a new role as supervisor and apply supervisory skills to any new leadership position. Learn to plan, organize and lead as you manage effective meetings, apply decision-making tools and identify opportunities when resolving problems. The module also covers effective delegation of work and how to meet customer expectations. Approved for 1 Category A CE credit by the ASRT.
Online Course
Fluoroscopy: Operation and Safety of Fixed Fluoroscopy Units
VLM1502
Course Type: Online Course
Cost: $16.50
Course Length: 1 Hr 30 Mins
Credits: 1.5
Credit Type: CE
Advances in technology and clinical treatment methods have led to a rise in fluoroscopy use. Coinciding with this trend is an increase in reported radiation-induced injuries from fluoroscopy. Operators of fluoroscopy units, including radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, radiologists and other physicians, must have a thorough understanding of how imaging chain components and radiation safety features optimize diagnostic imaging quality and keep radiation exposure to as low as reasonably achievable. This knowledge is especially important as new equipment features become available. In addition to describing various fluoroscopic equipment configurations, Anne Scott, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R), discusses specific elements of fixed fluoroscopy units that affect radiation dose and methods to protect patients and imaging personnel. Approved for 1.5 Category A+ CE credit by the ASRT.
Online Course
Fluoroscopy: Image Quality and Analysis
VLM1500
Course Type: Online Course
Cost: $16.50
Course Length: 1 Hr 30 Mins
Credits: 1.5
Credit Type: CE
The ultimate goal of medical imaging professionals is to produce the best possible images for interpretation. When images don't meet institutional quality standards, fluoroscopy operators must be able to identify the sources of errors and take corrective action to prevent unnecessary repeat exposures. Anne Scott, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R), discusses various factors that affect fluoroscopy image quality including patient positioning, correct technique selection and proper use of equipment. This essential article covers all aspects of image analysis, from evaluating positioning to assessing technical accuracy. Approved for 1.5 Category A+ CE credit by the ASRT.
