Justification For X-Ray (2 CR)

Course Outline: Laws and Standards Related to Imaging Medical Necessity Definition Value of X-ray Generic Guidelines for Skeletal X-Rays Exam Findings Suggesting the Need for Skeletal X-Rays Additional Physical Medicine Indications for X-ray Decision-Making and Charting Benefit vs Risk Imaging Responsibilities for DCs Requirements Determine Medical Necessity Adequate Charting Adequate[…]

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Radiography of the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, and Shoulder Region (6 CR)

The notes that accompany this course can be downloaded from the Order History section of your Account Dashboard. Radiography of the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, and Shoulder Region The Thoracic Spine Anatomy and physiology of the thoracic spine Improving the quality of the routine minimum study Supplementary views for lateral visualization[…]

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Scoliosis (2 CR)

Course Outline: Physical examination pointers for scoliosis Age classifications for scoliosis Scoliosis terminology Etiology/Types of scoliosis Structural Non-Structural X-Ray for Scoliosis Role of CT and MRI for scoliosis Which patients to treat and which to refer Clinical significance and prognosis Comments on medical management procedures (bracing, surgery)

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IntroRad Practice Tests

Homework: These homework assignments are part of your coursework. Specific instructions, if necessary, are sent to you by email. Practice Tests: You can take the practice tests in any order, at any time, as many times as you wish. They are not required and are not counted as part of[…]

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Radiographing the Lower Extremities: Foot (1 CR)

The notes that accompany this course can be downloaded from the Order History section of your Account Dashboard. Foot, 1 of 1 Anatomy Radiography Routine Supplementary views Normal variants and congenital Mechanical disorders of the foot Trauma Degenerative joint disease (DJD) at the foot Morton metatarsalgia/neuroma Other imaging methods for[…]

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Radiographing the Lower Extremities: Ankle (1 CR)

The notes that accompany this course can be downloaded from the Order History section of your Account Dashboard. Ankle, 1 of 1 Anatomy Radiography Normal variants and congenital Trauma Degenerative joint disease Tumors and tumor-like processes Osteochondral defect Ankle MRI Ankle arthroplasty

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