Jence Garza: Be Aware, Occupational Violence in Healthcare – 50 Minutes 

Outline: 

• Definition of workplace violence according to varied agencies 

• Threats of assault/ Verbal violence 

• Cyberbullying 

• Factors of workplace violence 

• Workplace violence relating to radiology 

• Prevention techniques 

• Statistics of workplace violence 

Objectives: 

• Define workplace violence and types of workplace violence 

• Discuss when, where, to whom, and why does workplace violence occur 

• Learn how workplace violence effects employees 

• Discuss prevention techniques of workplace violence 

• Learn about laws regarding and impacting workplace violence 
   

Dr. Kevin Clark: Sensitive Practice for Survivors of Sexual Violence – 50 Minutes 

 
Outline: 

• Define sexual violence 

• Sensitive practice 

• The umbrella of safety 

• Discuss patient handling techniques 

• Provider response to retraumatization for patients 

Objectives: 

• Discuss principles of sensitive practice 

• Identify potential triggers for survivors of sexual violence in medical imaging and radiation therapy 

• Recognize signs when a patient is retraumatized 

• Apply sensitive practice and grounding techniques when responding to patients who are retraumatized 
   

Damon Jackson: Workplace Violence Prevention Program– 50 Minutes 

Outline: 

• Define Workplace Violence Prevention  

• Must Haves to be in compliance 

• Workplace violence prevention plan 

• Workplace violence prevention policy 

• Training opportunities 

• Sample policy 

Objectives: 

• Define what constitutes workplace violence. 

• Identify the different types of workplace violence. 

• Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing workplace violence prevention. 

• Outline the key components of an effective workplace violence prevention plan. 

• Learn how to draft and communicate the policy to employees. 

• Identify various training programs and opportunities available for employees and management. 

Melanie Hail: Review of Upper Extremity Positioning and Procedures – 50 Minutes 

Outline: 

• Upper Extremity – Fingers and Hand 

a. Review bony anatomy of the fingers and hand 

b. Review proper positioning and positioning protocols 

c. Image evaluation and critique 

• Upper Extremity – Wrist and Forearm 

a. Review bony anatomy of the wrist and forearm 

b. Review proper positioning and positioning protocols 

c. Image evaluation and critique 

• Upper Extremity – Elbow and Humerus 

a. Review bony anatomy of the elbow and humerus 

b. Review proper positioning and positioning protocols 

c. Image evaluation and critique 

• Upper Extremity – Shoulder Girdle; Clavicle, and Scapula 

a. Review bony anatomy of the shoulder girdle, clavicle, and scapula 

b. Review proper positioning and positioning protocols 

c. Image evaluation and critique 

Objectives: 

• Be able to identify and describe upper extremity bone anatomy 

• Learn and apply proper positioning techniques 

• Identify common positioning errors 

• Be able to evaluate image evaluation 

• Practice critiquing images based on established criteria and provide constructive feedback for improvement 

 
 
Mark Struthers: Essential Interventional Radiology Skill Sets– 50 Minutes 

Outline: 

• What do interventional radiologists perform? 

• Pathway to becoming an interventional radiologist 

• How interventional radiology is performed 

• Inside the Interventional Radiology suite 

• Devices used in Interventional Radiology 

• What conditions Interventional Radiology treats 

• Interventional Radiology Dosages 
   

Objectives:  

• Define the role and responsibilities of an interventional radiologist. 

• Outline the educational and training requirements for becoming an interventional radiologist. 

• Explain the steps involved in performing interventional radiology procedures 

• Identify the medical conditions and diseases commonly treated with interventional radiology. 

 
 
Cassandra Dike: Preparing the Pediatric Nuclear Patient– 50 Minutes 

Outline: 

• Preparing for the Pediatric Nuclear Patient 

• Employee Engagement starts at the Top 

• Preceptors Need Training, Too 

• There is No “I” in Team  

Objectives: 

• Understand the specific needs and considerations for pediatric nuclear medicine patients.  

• Understand the role of preceptors in training new employees in pediatric nuclear medicine.  

• Highlight the importance of teamwork and collaboration in providing care to pediatric nuclear patients. 

• Discuss strategies for building a cohesive and efficient team in a nuclear medicine setting.