• CT Contrast Agents Used Today

Over the course of just two hours, you'll dive into the world of contrast media, exploring the different types and their uses. Led by Roger Bumgardner, MPH, RT(R)(CT)(NM)(CV), you'll gain a deep understanding of positive and negative contrast media, as well as the four methods of contrast media introduction.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to explain the difference between positive and negative contrast media, list and give an example of the four methods of contrast media introduction, and define concentration, osmolality, viscosity, and ionic. But that's not all - you'll also learn about the concentration, osmolality, and viscosity of contrast agents, and the difference between ionic and non-ionic agents. You'll walk away with the ability to identify which contrast agents are ionic and non-ionic, as well as the dose of iodinated contrast agents for pediatric patients. We understand the importance of patient safety, and that's why we'll cover high-risk factors in patients for contrast media injection and list the systems affected by severe contrast media reactions. And to top it off, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of the uses of the indicated drugs from our drug list.

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Course Topics

Contrast Media

  • Types of Contrast Media
    • Positive and Negative Contrast Media
    • Dose of Iodinated Contrast for Pediatric Patients
    • Concentration, Osmolality and Viscocity
  • High Risk Factors
  • Severe Reactions
  • Uses of Indicated Drugs

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course the participant should be able to:

Explain the difference between positive and negative contrast media.

List and give an example of the four methods of contrast media introduction.

Explain the difference in ionic and non-ionic contrast agents

Define:

a. Concentration

b. Osmolality

c. Viscosity

d. Ionic

Identify which contrast agents are ionic and non-ionic.

Know the dose of iodinated contrast agents for pediatric patients.

Identify high risk factors in patients for contrast media injection.

List the systems affected by a severe contrast media reaction.

Know uses of the indicated drugs from the drug list.

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This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.

This live, instructor-directed course meets the Texas Medical Board requirements for all registered Medical Radiologic Technologists. Please refer to the TMB website for more information.
Roger Bumgardner MPH, RT(R)(CT)(NM)(CV)

Roger is the director of the radiography program at Houston Community College in Houston. He teaches numerous courses and has a long career of performing and teaching CT, MRI, Cardiovascular and Radiography. He has participated in developing a CT and Cross-Sectional Anatomy Manual and taught a CT review course nationwide for Advanced Health Education Center. He is a regular volunteer and instructor going back to the Peace Corps in the 1980's, Omega House in the 1990's and Hurricane Rita Relief Service in 2005. Roger is a natural speaker. You will love his ability to make difficult topics easy to understand.
Category Hours Revision Year(s)
Cardiac Interventional Radiology > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2016, 2017, 2023
CT > Patient Care > Contrast Administration 1.75 2016
CT > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.75 2017, 2022
MRI > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.0 2016
Radiology > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 2.0 2017, 2022
Radiology Assistant > Patient Care > Pharmacology 2.0 2018, 2023
Radiology Assistant > Patient Care > Pharmacology and Anesthetics Guidelines 2.0 2017
Vascular Interventional Radiology > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management 1.50 2016, 2017, 2023

CT Contrast Agents Used Today

  • Course ID: Webinar-RT/Diagnostic-CTContrast-4356-227
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Credit: 2 Category A Credits (Direct)
  • Date: 11/07/2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Instructor: Roger Bumgardner MPH, RT(R)(CT)(NM)(CV)
  • $34.95
  • $15.90