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    Our Courses for Radiologic Technologists

√  We currently offer 20 ASRT approved continuing education courses. All of our courses are reviewed and approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for category A or A+ credit.

√  All courses fulfill the continuing education requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), as well as state radiology board requirements. Our courses are also accepted for credit by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).

√  The number of credit hours earned and cost for each course is shown on the course description list (below).

√  All of our courses are written by physicians and other health care professionals who are experts in their specialty. All of our courses are peer-reviewed to ensure that the material offered is accurate and applicable to the intended audience.

The Radiographic Appearance of Abdominal Pain
Approved by the ASRT for 6.5 category A+ credit hours: $45.00

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 6 category A+ credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
The most frequently performed radiologic exam remains the chest x-ray. It is usually the first test ordered when a patient has any symptoms suggestive of chest disease. However, chest Computerized Tomography (CT) has become an essential component in the evaluation of chest disease, both by providing improved characterization of an abnormality seen on chest x-ray, and by permitting visualization of pathologic processes that cannot be detected by chest x-ray. Numerous chest and mediastinal injuries and conditions are described, with radiographic examples of each. Radiographic positioning and exposure factors are described throughout the course.

Course Accreditation:
This course is has been reviewed and is accredited by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 10.5 category A continuing education credit hours. The course is 31 chapters in length (17 of which are cross-sectional anatomy images).

Course Overview:
This comprehensive course can be used as a registry review for CT technologists preparing to take the ARRT CT Registry exam, or by any radiologic technologist seeking ASRT approved category A continuing education hours.

This course was written for three audiences:
1. Radiologic technologists who want to learn more about CT, or have a desire to cross train in CT in the future.
2. New CT technologists who are preparing to take the ARRT CT registry examination.
3. Experienced CT technologists who want to refresh and expand their CT knowledge.

The history and development of CT is described. CT protocols, exposure factors, image formation, multiplanar imaging, image reconstruction, artifacts, and much more about CT is discussed in detail. Exposure factors are discussed.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 4.5 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
Fractures of the lower extremity are very common and can have serious and lifelong consequences for the patient. Fractures can disrupt blood flow, cause blood loss, and damage surrounding soft tissues. The most common causes of fracture in the lower extremities are from motor vehicle accidents, falls and recreational or sports activities. Fractures of the foot and ankle can be difficult to visualize, making the radiologic technologist's skills all the more important. This course describes numerous fractures types and other injuries, with radiographic examples of each. Patient positioning, exposure techniques, and management of injuries is also discussed in detail.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 2 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review and approve continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
In the United States, trauma is a leading cause of death in individuals under 45 years of age, and brain injury results in more trauma deaths than do injuries to any other body region. One in 12 deaths in the United States results from injury, with over 170,000 injury-related deaths in 2010. For every 24 persons who seek medical treatment for a brain injury, about 6 are admitted to a hospital and one individual dies from their brain injury. The overall incidence is 150/100,000 injuries per year, or about 700,000 new cases of brain injury occur each year in the U.S. Numerous traumatic injuries are shown, along with non-trumatic conditions. Radiographic examples of each are shown. Patient positioning and exposure factures are discussed.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 3 category A+ credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
In the United States, hip fractures occur in 80 per 100,000 (250,000) persons each year. Incidence of hip fracture increases with age. Using current population projections, the number of fractures per year is expected to double by 2040. Morbidity associated with hip fractures is very high, especially in older persons. This course presents numerous examples of hip fractures and other injuries and conditions. Radiographic positioning is shown, and radiographic exposure factors are discussed throughout the course.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 3 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
Students will learn about the major developments in medical science over the past few centuries, with emphasis on the period of time since the discovery of x-rays. Students will understand the key role radiologic technology has played in diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Participants will learn about the major developments from the discovery of x-rays in 1895 to present day. Hundreds of historic photographs are presented, showing how advancements in radiologic technology has rapidly occurred over the past century.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 1 category A credit hour by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
Kidney stones (calculi) are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidney. They start out as microscopic particles and develop into stones over time. The medical term to describe stone formation is nephrolithiasis, or renal stone disease. Urolithiasis is a term also used to describe stones occurring in the urinary tract.  A kidney stone develops when crystals separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Normally, urine contains chemicals that prevent the crystals from forming. These inhibitors do not seem to work for everyone, allowing some people to more easily form stones. If the crystals remain small, they will travel through the urinary tract and pass out of the body in the urine without being noticed. This course shows various radiographic examples of kidney and urinary tract conditions, with radiographic examples of each. Patient positioning is shown, and exposure factors are described.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 4.5 category A+ credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review and approve continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 4.1 million people seek medical care each year for a knee problem. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, about 60% of all runners are injured in an average year, and about one-third of those injuries affect the knee, producing a yearly knee injury rate of one in five runners. Some knee problems result from everyday wear and tear. Other problems result from trauma or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of movement. This course will discuss various injuries and diseases of the knee and their treatments, as well as all of the latest diagnostic imaging modalities, techniques and views. Radiographic exosure factors are described throughout the course.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 5 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
For better or worse, most malpractice lawsuits that involve radiology personnel land firmly on the shoulders of the radiologist. However, the occasional case may involve a radiologic technologist (RT). It is still fairly unusual for an RT to be named directly in a lawsuit. When RTs are named, it is usually a clear case of error, neglect, incorrect technique/underexposure or overexposure of film, poor positioning of the patient or actions that clearly harm the patient, (such as rupture of a breast implant from excessive compression during a mammogram) or perforation of the rectum or intestine during a barium enema. Although there may be clear cases in which an RT could be named in a lawsuit, it remains unlikely that the RT would be held responsible for all of the damages. For one thing, in the case of incorrect exposure or poor positioning, it falls to the radiologist to request that additional films should be obtained before they can be read. And, as employees of the hospital or clinic, RTs are typically covered by the institution's insurance policy (vicarious liability). Radiologic technologists face daily decisions based on both ethics and law. Ethics has a long history in medicine and includes biomedical, professional and personal ethics. Health care professionals also must be aware of administrative, constitutional, civil and criminal law. They are subject to both criminal and civil penalties for misconduct in the course of carrying out professional duties.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 2.5 category A+ credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
In the U.S., an estimated 1/2 of all men and 1/3 of all women will develop some form of cancer during their lifetimes. Thanks to research and new treatments, many patients today are successfully living with cancer or have been cured. The risk of developing many types of cancer can be significantly reduced by making specific changes in lifestyle, such as by quitting smoking, increasing exercise or eating a better diet. The sooner cancer cells are found and the sooner treatment begins, the better a patient's outlook for survival. Many examples of breast cancer are shown, as well as patient positioning and radiographic exposure techniques.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 7.5 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review and approve continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
Since radiation adversely affects people, we must be able to measure its presence. We also need to relate the amount of radiation received by the body to its physiological effects. Not all types of radiation have the same biological effect on living tissue, even if the amount of dose is the same. There are many technical factors that determine the clarity, detail, and diagnostic usefulness of each x-ray image. Those who perform x-ray examinations have the important responsibility to perform radiographic procedures in a safe manner, minimizing radiation exposure to the very lowest level necessary to obtain diagnostic films. Physicians rely on x-rays to supply information necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment. There are a number of things the radiographer can do to minimize patient radiation exposure.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for 2 category A credit hours.

Course Overview:
Shift workers, night workers and those who are on-call may find themselves tired much of the time because of their work schedule. Being overly tired makes it difficult to concentrate, which increases the possibility of errors or accidents. This can be a risk both to the worker and to the public. The stress of shift work also can aggravate health conditions, such as heart disease or digestive disorders. Many radiologic technologists cannot avoid night or rotating shift work. Therefore, this course suggests ways of coping with such work schedules. Organizational or group approaches may include redesigning the work schedule, redistributing the workload, improving the work environment, and instituting programs to improve worker awareness. Individual approaches include improved sleep strategies, exercise and diet programs, and relaxation techniques.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 2 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
A painful shoulder can present diagnostic challenges for the clinician because of the complexity of the structures involved. Fortunately, most shoulder problems seen in the primary care setting are caused by relatively few conditions, including impingement syndrome, shoulder stiffness, glenohumeral instability, acromioclavicular joint problems, and glenohumeral osteoarthritis. This course shows numerous examples of shoulder injuries and conditions that affect the shoulder. Patient positioning is shown, and radiographic exposure techniques are discussed throughout the course.

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 11 Category A+ credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
Radiologic Technologists deal with spine injuries daily. Injuries to the neck and spinal are not uncommon. Certain spinal injuries may result in injury without radiographic evidence. Spinal cord injury are a significant cause of disability in younger people. Radiographic imaging of the spine is discussed in detail. High resolution radiographic images and drawings are shown. Various injury types are shown in detail. Neck and back pain are common complaints. Their cause and treatment are discussed in detail. Patient positioning and exposure factors are described throughout.

Chapters include:
- Anatomy of the spine
- Pain and injuries of the neck and back
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- Sacrum & coccyx, SI Joints
- Imaging modalities
- Reading radiographic images of the spine
- Treatment options

Course Accreditation:
This course has been approved for 3.75 category A credit hours by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) which is accredited to review continuing education in radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Course Overview:
The effects of aging on the joints, especially degenerative arthritis, varies greatly from one person to another. Effects are influenced by genetic factors and by heavy use of certain joints. There is a progressive increase in degeneration of joints starting as early as age 20. By age 75, virtually everyone has some degenerative arthritis of the knees, elbows, hips and shoulders. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery. It can impair a person's ability to walk unassisted and may cause prolonged or permanent disability or even death. Spinal or vertebral fractures also have serious consequences, including loss of height, severe back pain, and deformity. 

Course Contents:
Section 1: Glossary of terms used in this course
Section 2: Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Section 3: Bone Aging Process
Section 4: Bone Density
Section 5: DXA Imaging
Section 6: Calibration
Section 7: Radiation Exposure
Section 8: Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment
Section 9: Case Studies