“Imaging Obesity in America” – Jence Garza, MHA, RT(R)

Class Outline:

1. Defining Obesity
   • Definition and examples of obesity
2. Categories of Weight
   • Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight classifications
3. Obesity Patients and Medical Decisions
   • Impact of obesity on surgeries and medical decisions
4. Metabolic Syndrome
   • Factors and prevention strategies
5. Imaging Considerations for Bariatric Patients
   • Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, PET, CT, MRI, Interventional Radiography, Mammography
6. Federal Mandates
   • EMTALA and other federal regulations affecting obesity care
7. Supporting Bariatric Patients
   • Interdepartmental support, communication, and patient education

Class Objectives:

1. Define obesity and understand its classifications.
2. Explain the impact of obesity on medical decisions.
3. Identify imaging modalities used for bariatric patients.
4. Discuss the role of federal mandates in treating obese patients.
5. Develop strategies for supporting bariatric patients through communication and teamwork.

“Theory-Practice Gaps from First Year Radiography Student Observations of Chest Imaging: What is the Overall Effect in the Profession?” – Melanie Hail, M.Ed., BSRS, RT(R)(M)

Class Outline:

1. Study Overview
   • Comparison of classroom vs. clinical practice
2. ARRT Radiography Clinical 11 Elements of Competence
   • Core competencies in radiography
3. Student Survey and Observations
   • Feedback from first-year students
4. Challenges in Following Best Practices
   • Time constraints, stress, and other factors
5. Impact on the Profession
   • Long-term effects of clinical habits

Class Objectives:

1. Analyze theory-practice gaps in first-year radiography students.
2. Understand the 11 elements of competence in radiography.
3. Evaluate student feedback on clinical practices.
4. Discuss the challenges of adhering to best practices in clinical settings.
5. Predict the impact of clinical habits on future radiologic professionals.

“Be Aware: Occupational Violence in Healthcare” – Jence Garza, MHA, RT(R)

Class Outline:

1. Defining Workplace Violence
   • Types and examples of workplace violence
2. Workplace Violence Statistics
   • Incidence in healthcare
3. When, Where, To Whom, and Why Violence Occurs
   • Patterns of workplace violence
4. Effects on Employees
   • Short- and long-term effects on healthcare staff
5. Prevention Techniques
   • Facility-wide, team-based, and individual strategies for prevention

Class Objectives:

1. Define workplace violence and its various forms.
2. Analyze workplace violence statistics in healthcare.
3. Understand the impact of workplace violence on healthcare professionals.
4. Develop facility-wide and individual strategies to prevent violence.
5. Apply prevention techniques in daily healthcare settings.

“Review of Lower Extremity and Pelvis: Positioning and Procedures” – Melanie Hail, M.Ed., BSRS, RT(R)(M)

Class Outline:

1. Toes and Foot
   • Bony anatomy and positioning protocols
2. Ankle and Lower Leg
   • Bony anatomy and positioning protocols
3. Knee and Femur
   • Bony anatomy and positioning protocols
4. Hip and Pelvis
   • Bony anatomy and positioning protocols

Class Objectives:

1. Identify the bony anatomy of the lower extremity and pelvis.
2. Demonstrate proper positioning techniques for lower extremity imaging.
3. Critique radiographic images for positioning errors.
4. Review imaging protocols for lower extremity and pelvis procedures.
5. Analyze common mistakes in lower extremity radiographic imaging.

“Emergency or Not: The Effect of the Non-Emergent Patient” – Jence Garza, MHA, RT(R)

Class Outline:

1. Defining Non-Emergent Patients
   • Characteristics and examples
2. Reasons for Non-Emergent Patient Visits
   • Common reasons for ER visits
3. Radiology’s Role with Non-Emergent Patients
   • Radiology’s function in treating non-emergent patients
4. Statistics of Non-Emergent Patient Visits
   • Data on non-emergent ER visits
5. System Super-Users
   • Frequent ER visitors and their impact
6. Federal Mandates
   • EMTALA and policies affecting non-emergent care
7. Supporting Non-Emergent Patients
   • Teamwork, communication, and education for non-emergent patients

Class Objectives:

1. Define non-emergent patients and their reasons for ER visits.
2. Explain radiology’s role in handling non-emergent patients.
3. Analyze the statistics and impact of non-emergent patient visits.
4. Understand the role of federal mandates in non-emergent care.
5. Develop strategies to support non-emergent patients.

“White Paper From the 2024 Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy – ASRT, Part 1 of 2” – Melanie Hail, M.Ed., BSRS, RT(R)(M)

Class Outline:

1. Background of the Publication
   • 2024 Consensus Committee Meeting overview
2. Workforce Challenges
   • Burnout, retirement, and workforce shortages
3. Survey Results
   • Insights from the professional workforce survey
4. Initiatives for Workforce Development
   • Educational programs and career ladder development

Class Objectives:

1. Review the findings of the 2024 Consensus Committee.
2. Identify key challenges facing the medical imaging workforce.
3. Analyze workforce survey results.
4. Develop initiatives to address workforce shortages.
5. Articulate the importance of educational programs in workforce development.

“Bad Bugs: Radiology’s Role in Infectious Diseases” – Jence Garza, MHA, RT(R)

Class Outline:

1. Defining Infectious Diseases
   • Definitions and transmission cycles
2. Examples of Infectious Diseases
   • Common infectious diseases
3. Medical Imaging and Disease Detection
   • Imaging modalities for detecting infectious diseases
4. Imaging for Research
   • Use of imaging in infectious disease research
5. Treatment Options
   • Overview of treatment options for infectious diseases

Class Objectives:

1. Define infectious diseases and understand their transmission.
2. Identify the role of radiology in detecting infectious diseases.
3. Discuss imaging modalities used for infectious disease research.
4. Review treatment options for infectious diseases.
5. Develop an understanding of radiology's role in managing infectious disease outbreaks.

“White Paper From the 2024 Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy – ASRT, Part 2 of 2” – Melanie Hail, M.Ed., BSRS, RT(R)(M)

Class Outline:

1. Immediate Initiatives for Workforce Development
   • Career pathways and educational expansion
2. Building a Pipeline for the Future
   • Role of advanced practice roles and educators
3. Protecting Patient Care
   • Strategies to safeguard care quality amidst workforce shortages
4. Collaboration Across the Profession
   • Importance of teamwork and collaboration

Class Objectives:

1. Understand initiatives for workforce development in radiology.
2. Discuss the importance of building career pathways in medical imaging.
3. Evaluate strategies to protect patient care in times of workforce shortages.
4. Explore the role of collaboration in improving the imaging profession.
5. Summarize key takeaways from the 2024 White Paper on the future of medical imaging.