MTMI - Inservice Antomy of KUB

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

MTMI Inservice Programs Anatomy of KUB
About this Program This program focuses upon plain imaging of the abdomen.	Objectives Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to: Identify the normal appearance and location of abdominal organs and structures. Describe the proper ways to image the abdomen in the supine position. Describe the proper ways to image the abdomen in the AP upright position. Describe the proper ways to image the abdomen in the lateral and dorsal decubitus positions. List 5 abnormal findings that are viewed on plain films without the aid of iodinated contrast. Explain the significance of the visualization and non-visualization of the psoas shadow (stripe/muscle). List 3 significant radiologic signs that may be present on the flate plate of the abdoment following trauma. List 1 advantage and disadvantage of abdominal imaging utilizing computed tomography, MRI and ultrasound.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Appearance and Location of Normal Anatomy Frontal Abdominal Positioning Upright Abdominal Positioning Decubitus Abdominal Imaging Abnormal Findings within the Abdominal Cavity Differentiation of the Psoas Muscle Indications of Abdominal Trauma Routine vs. Special Imaging of the Abdomen
About the Speaker Paul F. Laudicina, M.A., R.T.(R), BCFE, DABFE, FACFE Paul has recently been named one of the 25 Most Influential Technologists by RT Image magazine. Honored as having gone above and beyond the call of duty and making great strides in his profession. Paul is a Professor Emeritus at the College of DuPage in Wheaton, Illinois and brings more than 46 years in extensive knowledge and experience of forensic and trauma radiography. He has lectured and published extensively in radiologic technology including a major reference text entitled “Applied Pathology for Radiographers”, as well as, co-authoring “Applied Angiography for Radiographers. He formerly authored a column in ADVANCE magazine called “Forensics Corner”. He served as the Deputy Coroner and forensic radiographer for DuPage County for 29 years. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and also is a Fellow in the American College of Forensic Examiners. Paul is currently teaching at Long Beach City College.
Continuing Education Credits This program can provide up to 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit recognized by the ARRT for radiologic technologists, and credit from various licensure states. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit.
Institutional Requirements A meeting room or class room Promotion of the event to internal staff An on-site meeting coordinator Audio-visual equipment - Laser pointer - Screen - Microphone
Contact for Schedule and Pricing Contact Brian Smallcombe at MTMI for more information or to schedule your in-service program. Call (800)765-6864 X238 or email brians@mtmi.net

MTMI Inservice Programs