MTMI - Inservice Chest Radiography

Medical Technology Management Institute

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

MTMI Inservice Programs Chest Radiography
About this Program This program is designed to give the student an introduction on the basic assessment of routine chest radiography. Included are the factors affecting photographic appearance, common patholgoical findings, and specific radiologic signs indicating disease.	Objectives Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to: Evaluate the finished radiograph for diagnostic accuracy. Describe the influence of under penetration, overexposure, magnification, central-ray angulation and image receptor placement on the routine chest radiograph. Recognize abnormal air and fluid patterns on the chest radiograph. Distinguish between pleural effusion and pulmonary edema. Recognize hyperinflation of the lung associated with emphysema. Describe 2 types of atelectasis sen with pathological changes of the diseased lung. Recognize the presence of pneumothorax on the chest radiograph.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Routine Chest X-Ray Assessment Photographic Appearance Common Radiologic Signs of Abnormality Common Radiologic Pathology
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