Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MITO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the fundamental principles of different medical imaging tests and how they diagnose various conditions.
Apply knowledge and skills for managing patients before, during, and after medical imaging procedures.
Recognize strategies for maintaining patient safety, such as minimizing ionizing radiation exposure and preventing reactions from contrast medium.
Outline:
Section 1: Ultrasound
Overview of Medical Imaging
Overview of Ultrasound
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Ionizing Radiation
Overview of Medical Imaging Using Ionizing Radiation
Imaging Using X-Rays
Nuclear Imaging
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: MRI
Overview of MRI
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Subject Matter Expert: Chris Bordeaux, R.T. (R)(T)(VI)
Chris has worked in radiology for the past 8 years. He started as a diagnostic technologist before earning certifications in radiation therapy and then in interventional radiology, where he currently works. He also spends some of his spare time tutoring x-ray students as well as assisting in physics commissioning of equipment through a private equipment testing company.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.