Cross-Sectional Anatomy- Chest, Abdomen, & Pelvis
| Price | $19.95 |
| Credit | 1 ASRT Category A |
Overview
About this On Demand
These on-demands are ideal for both seasoned and new CT and MRI technologists, who want to enhance their cross-sectional skills. You will learn how to sharpen your ability to identify anatomy in various imaging planes.
Body - Through the use of case studies, participants will be able to describe the abdominal quadrants and regions, as well as identify anatomic structures of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Knowledge of post-processing and special procedures are vital for CT and MRI technologists working in the field, as these skills make them a valuable part of the healthcare team.
Agenda:
Chest Anatomy
- Heart, Mediastinum, Vessels
Abdomen/Pelvic Anatomy
- Quadrants/regions, Organs, Vessels
Contrast Considerations
- Injections, Cardiac Cycle, Bolus timing/rates, IV sites/sizes, Oral - Abdomen/Pelvis
Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis Pathologies
- Trauma, Vascular in Nature, Cancer, Infections, Miscellaneous
Post-processing
Special Procedures
- Biopsies, Tubes/drains
Image evaluation
Educational Objectives
At the completion of the On-Demand, participants will be able to:
- List the structures of the thorax, and the abdominal and pelvis cavities.
- Describe the different pathological processes that can occur in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
- Identify procedures in which contrast agents may be utilized, along with contraindications for its use.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
- You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
- You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
- Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
- You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
- Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
Faculty
Name
Amber L. Lenhard MBA, B. A. Humanities; BAS; RT(R)(CT)
Mrs. Amber Lenhard is a former faculty instructor at Mount Aloysius College, in the Medical Imaging program. Currently Amber works with the Inova Health System in northern Virgina as a dual technologist in X-ray and CT. Over the past 6 years Mrs. Lenhard has used her military training to help instruct and mentor many students in Medical Imaging. Mrs. Lenhard was active duty Air Force for 6 years, where she served as a routine Radiologic and CT technologist. Her husband, Keith, is currently on active duty, as a Naval Nurse, and together they have two children, Donovan James and Abigail Joy.
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 1 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.