Patient Care in Radiology
Tuition: $99
Instructor
Course Description
This six-hour course discusses the methods available to the doctor of chiropractic to obtain quality x-ray images and to reduce patient exposure to radiation from x-ray. The course is designed to provide Chiropractors with current information on x-ray production, patient protection and procedures related to producing quality radiographs in the chiropractic office. The learner’s activities and actual course time is tracked electronically. The learner is engaged in this distance-based class by the use of interactive teaching tools.
Evaluation
The learner’s time spent studying and participating in the course is tracked electronically. A formal multiple-choice examination is administered at the termination of the course materials. There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The learner will also be required to construct essay materials related to the case studies. The learner must receive a score of 75% of the total possible points to receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.
Outline
Hour
- Introduction to patient care in radiology
- Ionization and radiation
- Methods of producing quality x-rays
- Dark room procedures
- Patient protection
- Public and occupational protection
Objectives
In this course the learner will:
- Review x-ray physics as it relates to radiation production
- Review different types of radiation
- Identify methods of reducing patient, staff and public x-ray exposure
- Review the ACCR Guidelines address issues common to clinical practice
- Identify the three principal reasons for decreased sharpness associated with traditional imaging methods.
- Develop skills to decrease scatter.
- Review the amount of change in x-ray settings to produce a visible difference in the image.
- Develop skills to improve image detail.
- Identify the four factors that influence density.
- Identify requirements for film identification.
- Identify how to produce quality x-ray images
- Review case studies of patients that required related radiographic study
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Disclaimer
All opinions, viewpoints and recommendations contained in this presentation represent those of the author alone and do not represent the opinions, viewpoints, or recommendations of any organization with which the author may be affiliated, including, without limitation, the the ACBSP. This work is intended to provide current and accurate information about the subjects covered and is designed to help doctors of chiropractic to maintain their professional expertise. This publication and accompanying program are offered with the understanding that neither the speakers nor sponsoring organizations are rendering any therapeutic or other professional services. Individuals using this publication or orally conveyed information in dealing with a patient's care should also fully research original and current sources of authority.