AHEC's 2023 Spring Radiology Mini Conference will feature an extremely talented line-up of Imaging Professionals ready and willing to share their knowledge!
2023 Spring Radiology Mini Conference
Faculty:
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT, Michael Leffew, Beth Veale, PHD, RT(R)(QM), Thomas Miller, MSN, RN, and Rebecca Montz, Ed.D, MBA, CNMT, PET, RT(N)(CT), NMTCB RS
Course Topics
- Common X-Ray and DXA Fails
- Travel Beyond Your Limits: Career Path Strategies
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Evolving Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Communities
- Radiating Women in Radiology
Date: March 25th, 2023 | 6 hours
Course Topics
Greg Yardley, MSRS, RT(R), CBDT
- Common X-Ray and DXA Fails
Michael Leffew
- Travel Beyond Your Limits: Career Path Strategies
Beth Veale, PHD, RT(R)(QM)
Thomas Miller, MSN, RN
- Evolving Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Rebecca Montz, Ed.D, MBA, CNMT, PET, RT(N)(CT), NMTCB RS
- Radiating Women in Radiology
Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand rates of medical imaging errors
- Discuss why errors occur in x-ray imaging
- Understand common errors and fails seen on x-ray
- Discuss rates of DXA imaging errors
- Understand common errors and fails in DXA scanning
- Discuss the types of placement and assignments for imaging technologist
- Differentiate between local and travel placements
- Explain the opportunities and benefits of working with a staffing agency to meet your career goals
- Discuss the challenges imaging technologist may face while working with a staffing agency
- Define what Osteogenesis Imperfecta is
- Understand the different types of Osteogeneses Imperfecta
- Recall the causes of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Define what treatment is available for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Understand how as a medical imaging technologist you should care for patients Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Provide culturally competent care utilizing Inclusive language to improve communication with patients of diverse backgrounds.
- Identify potential personal biases and misunderstandings of LGBTQIA+ patients.
- Cultivate a mindfulness of long-term personal growth and flexibility in the face of dynamic and evolving language surrounding LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Discuss the history and timeline of radiology
- Identify the female pioneers of radiology and discuss their importance to the field
- Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving imaging procedures in x-ray, computed tomography, and nuclear medicine.
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.
