Introduction to Radiology & Imaging Modalities

This activity is designed to enhance the knowledge of Advanced Practice Nurses or Allied Health Professionals in radiology and introduction to imaging modalities. A focus will be on a systematic approach to reading chest x-rays and orthopedic films.

Program content will include:

• Basic radiographic principles and techniques.
• Identification of common radiographic findings.
• Integration of radiographic findings with clinical presentations.
• Differentiation between normal and abnormal radiographs.
• Introduction to other imaging modalities including Ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI

Desired Learning Outcome: Healthcare providers will learn skills and techniques in radiographic interpretation and apply them to practice in the clinical setting.

Contact Hours: For nurses 3.0 contact hours will be provided – a certificate of completion will be provided for all other allied health professionals.

Presenter: James Fries, MS, PA-C – Specialist Professor, Graduate Faculty – Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies. Specializing in Emergency Medicine.

Successful Completion: Participants will attend 95% of the program and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees.

There are no financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity.