Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OMIT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the importance of clinical history documentation
Define the diagnostic options of the various modalities.
Identify the difference between the various contrast agents used in imaging modalities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types of Medical Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Routine X-Ray Imaging
Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Imaging
Conclusion
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Sandra’s Story
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)
Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Subject Matter Expert: Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN
Amy Bonadies, RN, BSN has over ten years of nursing experience ranging from medical/surgical units to critical care, all within the acute care setting. She has worked in a variety of specialty areas with her primary focus being in neurological stepdown and intensive care units. She has also worked as a travel nurse, stroke response coordinator, charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coordinator, and supervisor throughout her career. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Barton College and has spent the last few years of her nursing career supervising and educating nurses in pre and post anesthesia care. Her desire to lead and effectively educate medical professionals has led her to become a SME course writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.