Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UEBPA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the principles of ultrasound-based elastography.
Explain the applications of ultrasound elastography in clinical practice.
List advantages and limitations of ultrasound elastography
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Elastography: A Modern Extension of an Ancient Technique
Ultrasound Elastography
Defining Elastography
Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements of Tissue Stiffness
Strain Imaging
Shear Wave Elastography
Clinical Applications
Assessments of the Liver
Detecting and Differentiating Cancers
Evaluating Prostatic Hypertrophy
Assessments of the Musculoskeletal System
Diagnosis and Monitoring of Cardiovascular Disease
Identification of Colorectal Disease
OB/GYN Assessments and Screening
Endoscopic Applications of Elastography
The Future of Elastography
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Ted’s Story
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Writer: 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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: 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.