Online Self Learning Articles
Requirements satisfied by our articles:- All of our articles are approved by the ASRT for Category A credit.
- All of our articles satisfy ARRT CE reporting requirements.
- The appropriate ASRT approval number is included on the completion certificate for each article.
The ASRT number is accepted by the ARRT for CE reporting.
- Additional state reporting requirements satisfied by our articles:
- California: All of our articles meet the requirements for California Radiology Continuing Education credit. California reporting requirements are satisfied by the ASRT approval number. The appropriate ASRT approval number is included on the completion certificate for each article.
- Iowa: Selected articles have additional approvals for Iowa State License. View list. The appropriate Iowa state approval number is included on the completion certificate for each Iowa approved article.
- New! Florida: Selected articles have additional approvals for
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number and appropriate course number are included on the completion certificate for
each Florida approved article.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
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Part 6 MRI Safety for Healthcare Personnel | 1.5 credits | $10.50 The MRI suite poses special safety risk since the magnet is over 100,000 times the earth’s natural magnetic pull. Because the magnet is always “on” those who approach the magnetic field must have training. This module discusses the special considerations of MRI safety that Radiographers, Nurses, Patient Transport, Custodial care professionals and the like should understand and practice concerning MR safety. Patient safety concerns such as pacemakers and metallic devices related to imaging are also discussed. >> Also approved for Florida State License. |
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Multi-Modality Radiography |
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Breast Mammography: Correlated Ultrasound, MRI, CT, and SPECT-CT | 3 credits | $21.00 This radiology CE self learning module discusses the historical aspects of breast imaging, discusses the rationale for mammography as a pre-screening tool for early detection of breast cancer and looks at current methods of definitive imaging that include stereotactic biopsy, diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and other types of breast imaging. Radiography of Acute Appendicitis | 2.5 credits | $17.50 This is a radiology CEU article that looks at how different radiology modalities such as diagnostic imaging, CT and Ultrasound evaluate RLQ abdominal pain. Acute abdomen pain is evaluated in several radiology subspecialties. Appendicitis is most commonly evaluated by CT and ultrasound. You will learn about the diagnostic CT scan and how CT is used to place drainage tube(s) for abscess caused by a ruptured appendix. This article is awarded Category A ASRT credits for radiology continuing education. >> Also approved for Florida State License. Radiography of the Biliary System | 3 credits | $21.00 Radiographic imaging of the biliary system is commonly performed in radiology departments. Often the patient is confused about the different types of exams and is not sure why a CT scan, for example, may be performed following an ultrasound of the gallbladder. Sometimes radiographers are confused about whether or not a nuclear hida scan should be performed before or after a barium contrast study in the same patient. This article explores how different radiology modalities image the biliary system. It includes discussions on the nuclear medicine IDA scan, ultrasound imaging, ERCP, and operative and T-tube cholangiography, CT imaging, and magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRCP). The reader will have a comprehensive understanding of how we image the biliary system and can discuss the different approaches with the public during a teachable moment. The reader will understand how the different procedures in radiology are performed and the benefits of each. >> Also approved for Florida State License. Testicular Ultrasound & Pathology of the Testes | 1.5 credits | $10.50 This is both a radiology and ultrasound continuing education article that examines Ultrasound of the Testes and associated pathology. Topics include anatomy of the male reproductive system, ultrasound appearance of the testes and pathological presentations of testicular disorders. There are several reasons the male testes may need imaging such as a hydrocele or trauma. Topics such as torsion and vascular injury that represent a medical emergency and testicular cancer are discussed. This is an informative article to read regardless of your imaging modality! Pathology of the testes is also discussed with ultrasound examples to view. >> Also approved for Florida State License. |
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Picture Archiving and Communication Systems(PACS) |
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Computers in Radiology Series: PACS, RIS/HIS, DR/CR (Part 1) | 2.5 credits | $17.50 Course Description This radiology continuing education article discusses evolution of image capture and presentation of radiographs for interpretation. This article is part I of digital imaging and is an introduction to picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) used in radiology. This is an excellent continuing education article that introduces the reader to the seven main components of PAC:, Image capture, Image transfer, Short term storage, Long term storage, Image retrieval, viewing, networking, and peripheral accessories. Radiology technologists, nurses and physicians will gain an understanding of how PACS has improved radiology communications by making image viewing and workstation tool universal. This article awarded 2.5 CE category A credits by the ASRT. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Computers in Radiology Series: PACS, RIS/HIS, DR/CR (Part 2) | 1.5 credits | $10.50 This radiology continuing education article takes you to the next step in understanding Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. This is a great article for those wanting to better understand PACS structure. Understanding the design of the PACS network is important when wanting to add peripherals like CD burner, paper scanner, and so forth. This article discusses the deeper issues of packs design including security of data and backup electronic filing for disaster preparedness protocols. This radiology CE article is awarded 1.5 credits by the ASRT. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Computers in Radiology Series:PACS, RIS/HIS, DR/CR (Part 3) | 2 credits | $14.00 This CE article discusses the fundamentals of digital imaging. The relationship of pixels, voxels, and bytes to radiology imaging is discussed. A basic concept in digital gray scale is presented in a simple way so the reader can fully understand how radiation exposure technique and photostimulable plate stimulation are related. Discussion on how images are captured on digital plate, plate reading and image processing is also discussed. This is the current method of imaging as film imaging is becoming archaic. This radiology CE article is awarded 2.0 credits by the ASRT. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. |
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Radiation Safety |
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Part 1 Physical Principles of Ionizing Radiations | 3 credits | $21.00 This radiology continuing education module explores physical principles of ionizing radiations. Basic scientific principles of ionizing radiations used in radiology and nuclear medicine are discussed. Some of the topics include: Bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiations, positron production, annihilation reaction, and more. Iowa radiology technologists: this radiology CE article is approved for credits towards your State license. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Part 2: Biological Effects of Irradiation | 2.5 credits | $17.50 This article explores the Biological Effects of using ionizing radiation on humans to make radiographs. Those principles and mechanisms of radiation injury and damage to human tissues are discussed. This article also reviews those late effects (carginogenesis and genetic effects) cause by low dose occupational exposures to ionizing radiations. While medical radiation exposure continues to receive awareness it is important that risk-vs.-benefits of using ionizing radiation is understood in its correct scientific approach. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Approved for Iowa State License. Part 3 Cardinal Principles of Radiation Protection | 2.5 credits | $17.50 This article discusses a traditional topic in radiation protection-Cardinal Principles of Radiation Protection. The three Cardinal Principles of radiation safety are: Time, Distance, and Shielding. This article takes a practical approach to radiation protection for the occupational worker and the patient. Radiographers have low occupational risk of late adverse effects of working with ionizing radiation when the Cardinal Principles are adhered too. This article discusses practical approaches to applying the fundamental rules that afford x-ray technologists a lifetime of safe occupation employment. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Part 4 Principles of Patient Radiation Protection & ALARA | 2.5 credits | $17.50 One of the most important topics in the public domain is the radiation dose patients received during medical x-rays. This article discusses fundamental principles of patient radiation protection. X-ray technologists practice a principle called as-low-as-reasonably-achievable (ALARA) dose for each radiographic image made. This article takes a fresh approach to how radiographers use scientific principles of radiation to protect their patients while achieving diagnostic medical images. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Part 5 - NCRP/FDA Regulations & Occupational Exposure Management | 1.5 credits | $10.50 Occupational radiation exposure is regulated by the National Council of Radiation Protection and the FDA. Radiographers are required to know the regulations and maintain their occupational radiation exposure within the guidelines. Employers monitor employee exposures using a Radiation Safety Officer. This article explores the regulations and how they impact on the work of medical imaging professionals. The reader will gain a good understanding of the NCRP guidelines for full and partial body exposure. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. |
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Trauma Radiography |
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Trauma Imaging of The Pelvis | 1.5 credits | $10.50 The pelvis is commonly injured as a result of high impact blunt trauma such as a motor vehicle accident or a pedestrian being hit by a car. This article covers plain film radiography and CT imaging of the pelvis. The emphasis of this article is traumatic injury and how radiographers image the pelvis. It also discusses fluoroscopic cystogram, retrograde cystogram, CT cystogram, and interventional angiography as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool to control hemorrhage. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Trauma Radiography Series: Imaging of the Thoracic & Lumbar Spines | 1.5 credits | $10.50 This radiology continuing education learning module reviews the current practice of trauma imaging of the thoracic and lumbar spine. Finding a fracture in the cervical spine of a trauma patient is reason enough to image the thoracolumbar spine. Spinal cord injury results from trauma, therefore, the radiologic technologist must understand the importance of total spine precautions related to spine injury and patient care. Plain film and CT imaging are discussed in this lesson. The importance of horizontal beam imaging and the diagnostic criteria for different radiograph views are discussed. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. Trauma Radiography Series: The Cervical Spine | 2.5 credits | $17.50 This radiology continuing education article navigates the Radiographer through radiographic imaging of the cervical spine. The rationale for maintaining a high suspicion for spinal cord injury in the trauma patient is clearly discussed. This lesson gives clear explanations of plain film diagnostic imaging criteria, CT protocols, and is truly a treatise in horizontal beam imaging. Upon completion the reader will understand the important concepts in trauma imaging of the cervical spine and maintaining spine precautions throughout all radiographic procedures. >> Also approved for Florida State License. >> Also approved for Iowa State License. |
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CT and Nuclear Medicine Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolus -- Please note: This article is either under construction or in the approval process. There will be no credit available for this article until the approval process has been completed. This article reviews the normal anatomy of pulmonary circulation and the pathogenesis of pulmonary embolus. Diagnostic imaging for PE using CT and Nuclear Medicine protocols are discussed. Pulmonary embolism remains on of the most important life-threatening disorders of the lungs. This CE article will give the technologist the tools needed to understand and properly image pulmonary emboli. This article emphasizes CT and V/Q nuclear scan. Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection -- Please note: This article is either under construction or in the approval process. There will be no credit available for this article until the approval process has been completed. This article discusses the radiographic imaging of aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. The most common modalities include Ultrasound, CT, and Interventional Radiology. The article also includes pre and post endograph stent imaging.
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