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 renowned faculty member 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.
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 at this LINK
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Course Topics
Contrast Media
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.
Category | Hours | Revision Year(s) |
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Cardiac Interventional Radiology > Patient Care > Patient Interactions and Management | 1.0 | 2016, 2017 |
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, 2020 |
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 |