Ultrasound of the Neck with Lymph Node Mapping

Ultrasound of the Neck with Lymph Node Mapping

Credits
  • 2 ASRT Category A

Overview

About this On Demand

This webinar will present content on the thyroid, head/neck, and lymph node mapping examinations. Information included in the content will be: anatomical description, physiologic principles along with lab values, sonographic technique, pathology and alternative imaging of the thyroid, head and neck. Sonographic technique and pathology recognition will also be provided for the lymph node examination.

AGENDA

Thyroid

  • Anatomy
    • Anatomical - lobes, isthmus
    • Measurements
    • Anatomical landmarks
  • Physiology
    • Thyroid cycle
      • hormones 
      • lab values
  • Pathology
    • Hypothyroid
    • Hyperthyroid
    • Goiter
    • Cancer
  • Sonographic Technique
    • Patient positioning
    • Transducer
    • Protocol

Head/Neck

Lymph Node Mapping

  • Anatomy
    • Anatomical
    • Measurements
    • Zones
      • landmarks
  • Physiology and Function
    • Purpose
  • Pathology
    • Cancer
  • Sonographic Techique
    • Patient positioning
    • Transducer
    • Protocol / Zones

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the macroscopic anatomy of the thyroid gland.
  • Summarize the thyroid cycle, as well as recall the hormones involved.
  • Describe the various pathological conditions that can be present in the thyroid.
  • Manipulate the transducer to produce a diagnostic ultrasound image of the thyroid and surrounding structures.
  • Locate specific lymph structures of the neck.
  • Relate the physiology and function of the lymph system in the neck.
  • Determine optimal patient positioning for lymph mapping.

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

Matt Ryan, MSHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)

Matt is currently the Clinical Coordinator for the Sonography Program at Aurora St. Luke’s School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiography and a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer registered in Neurosonography, OB/GYN, Vascular and Abdomen/Small Parts.  He is also a clinical instructor in MTMI’s Vascular Ultrasound Course and lectures extensively for local and national meetings.  

Credits

ASRT Category A

ASRT

This program provides 2 hour(s) 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 for CE credit in Canada.  You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.