MTMI - Inservice Trauma and Forensic Radiography: Enhancing Your Skills

Medical Technology Management Institute

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

MTMI Inservice Programs Trauma and Forensic Radiography: Enhancing Your Skills
About this Program Trauma and forensic radiography are two very demanding areas of the medical imaging sciences. Successful examinations depend on the technologist's ability to master complex and challenging working conditions. This seminar will provide you with knowledge and skills you need to skillfully complete most trauma or forensic examinations.	Objectives At the completion of this seminar, participants will: Augment their knowledge and skills to better image the critical trauma patient. Be better informed of available resources to aid in answering questions regarding legal and ethical obligations. Have a greater awareness of the environment associated with forensic radiography. Better understand the progress of forensic radiography in today's world Develop an accurate perception of the national disaster medical system and response to national mass disaster events. Determine if forensic radiography is an area of interest.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Legal and Ethical Considerations for the RT Role of the RT in child and elderly abuse Radiation safety Documentation and resources Imaging Equipment and Techniques Tips and tricks: Adapting equipment and techniques to patients. Safety issues - working alone Trauma Positioning Challenges of patient positioning Alternative projections Considerations for the obese patient Radiographic Images of Trauma Cases Critical trauma images A look at the lighter side of radiography Introduction to Forensic Radiography A brief history of forensic radiography Unconventional x-ray applications Current Status of Forensic Radiography Getting involved in forensic radiography Events that impact forensic radiography nationally and internationally Innovative approaches utilizing radiography The Role of the RT in Morgue Operations The National Disaster Medical System and the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams The aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita
About the Speaker Nancy Adams, BS, RT(R) 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 her profession. Nancy has over 35 years� experience as an RT and was the clinical coordinator for radiologic sciences at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS. She has also served as adjunct faculty for the Universities of Tennessee and Central Arkansas, and her professional experience includes both department head and program director. She has been active in the professional organizations, serving on various committees with both the Tennessee and Arkansas societies, and has served as Executive Secretary for the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists since 1989. She has served on the credentials committee for the ARRT and has been named Technologist of the Year by both MSRT (1992) and MSRT District II (1994). She has served in the ASRT House of Delegates as Education and Radiography Chapter Delegate for region VII, and is currently a national Radiography Chapter Delegate in the ASRT House of Delegates. Nancy was recently awarded the first International Speakers Exchange Grant given by ASRT, and spoke at the United Kingdom Radiological Conference in Manchester, England in June, 2007. She is also the first technologist to be accepted for membership in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
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

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