Throughout this comprehensive program, you will dive into the intricacies of child abuse and neglect, gaining a profound understanding of their definitions, characteristics, and indicators. Explore the haunting historical context from 1865 to 1980, when societies were organized to prevent child abuse, and examine the pressing legal issues radiographers face when encountering cases of abuse. We'll delve into the responsibility of reporting abuse, along with the legal considerations surrounding imaging and radiation safety.
You'll uncover invaluable imaging protocols tailored for specific pediatric age groups, equipping you with the expertise to recognize fractures, subdural hematoma, and even Shaken Baby Syndrome. Discover how to navigate the complex realm of neglect and sexual abuse, from failure to provide supervision and nourishment to emotional, educational, and medical neglect. Gain insight into the disturbing world of sexual abuse and understand the common issues surrounding perpetrators.
We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in radiologic technology. You'll explore the impact of the pandemic on child abuse statistics and emergency departments, equipping you with the knowledge to make a difference. Embrace the digital era as we delve into dose management, image quality, and standard measures for controlling radiation dose in digital radiography. And in the realm of fluoroscopy, you'll learn about justification, child-size protocols, and equipment optimization.
*All webinars are held in Central Standard Time and hosted through Zoom.
Outline
- Definition of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Recognizing fractures and subdural hematoma
- Various types of neglect
- 1865 to 1980 – Organizing Societies to Prevent Child Abuse
- Child Abuse Imaging Protocols
- Group 1: Babies and Toddlers under 23 months – Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Group 2: Children 2 years and older – different type of physical abuse
- US and Texas statistics of child abuse
- Skeletal surveys for the two age groups
- Head Trauma
- The Various Types of Neglect and Sexual Abuse
- Failure to provide supervision and nourishment
- Emotional, Educational and Medical Neglect
- Sexual Abuse
- Who are the Perpetrators?
- Common issues concerning perpetrators
- Does it affect all social levels?
- Legal Issues for the Radiographer
- Who must report child abuse?
- Legal issues concerning images
- Radiation Safety
- Pandemic and Child Abuse Statistics
- How Emergency Departments changed during the pandemic
- How the pandemic affected reporting of abuse
- What can RTs do concerning child abuse?
- Image quality vs dose
- Dose management
- Standard measures for controlling dose
- Pediatric imaging standards, policies and procedures
- Justification
- Child size protocols
- Optimization of positioning, collimation, exposure factors
- Equipment optimization
- Shielding
Objectives:
- Define child abuse and neglect.
- Describe the various types of child abuse and neglect.
- Know the characteristics, indicators and possible signs of child abuse.
- Understand imaging protocols for the different pediatric age groups.
- Understand legal reporting procedures for radiographers.
- Demonstrate methods of pediatric radiation dose management in digital radiography and fluoroscopy imaging.
- Identify imaging practices specific to the pediatric population, taking into consideration the age and size of the patient.
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.
Nursing CE - Approved by California Board of Nursing for 3 nursing CEU's CEP#16406
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.
Lois Lehman , R.T. (R), (CT)
Lois Lehman has been a radiologic technologist for over 40 years. She has a wealth of information to share with you from her experiences working in three major Dallas hospitals. She has held many roles including staff and special procedures technologist, education coordinator, lead CT technologist, RIS administrator and Assistant Director. Ms. Lehman has also held many elected positions: VP of the Dallas Area RT Society (DARTS), President of the Texas Society of RTs (TSRT), President of the Advisory Committee at El Centro College, and National Delegate to the ASRT House of Delegates. She has earned many awards along her dedicated path to improving radiologic technology including: Outstanding Service in the Field of Radiologic Technology DARTS/1995, Wade Hoots Distinguished Lecturer TSRT/2007, and TOP 25 Technologist NTRTS/2008. She co-authored an ASRT video presentation, authored/co-authored publications for radiographers, and teaches for AHEC.
| Category |
Hours |
Revision Year(s) |
| MRI > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management |
1.0 |
2016, 2020 |
| Nuclear Medicine > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management |
1.0 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Technical Evaluation |
.50 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management |
1.0 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology > Procedures > Extremity Procedures |
.25 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology > Procedures > Head, Spine, and Pelvis Procedures |
.25 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology > Safety > Radiation Protection |
.50 |
2017, 2022 |
| Radiology Assistant > Patient Care > Patient Management |
1.0 |
2018, 2023 |
| Radiology Assistant > Procedures > Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Sections |
.25 |
2018, 2023 |
| Radiology Assistant > Procedures > Neurological, Vascular, and Lymphatic Sections |
.25 |
2018, 2023 |
| Radiology Assistant > Safety > Patient Safety, Radiation Protection, and Equipment Operation |
1.0 |
20118, 2023 |
| Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management |
1.0 |
2016, 2019, 2024 |
| Therapy > Patient Care > Patient Interactions |
1.0 |
2017, 2022 |
| Vascular Sonography > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management |
1.0 |
2021, 2024 |
