Ultrasound Elastography: Basic Principles and Applications

Hours: 1.25
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UEBPA

Elastography is the measurement of the elastic properties of soft tissues. Elastography enhances many traditional imaging modalities, including ultrasound and MRI. Ultrasound-based elastography is a noninvasive imaging technique that is useful in many clinical settings and is a rapid, painless, reproducible method of assessing several pathologies. The clinical uses of elastography in assessments of the liver, musculoskeletal system, and several cancers are growing, and research into its applications continues to be validated and expanded.

Course Description

Elastography is the measurement of the elastic properties of soft tissues. Elastography enhances many traditional imaging modalities, including ultrasound and MRI. Ultrasound-based elastography is a noninvasive imaging technique that is useful in many clinical settings and is a rapid, painless, reproducible method of assessing several pathologies. The clinical uses of elastography in assessments of the liver, musculoskeletal system, and several cancers are growing, and research into its applications continues to be validated and expanded.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

1.25 HOURS

This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 9/1/2023.

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ASRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists

1.0 HOURS

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Radiation technologists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UEBPA

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2024

Learning Objectives:
Describe the principles of ultrasound-based elastography.
Explain the applications of ultrasound elastography in clinical practice.
List advantages and limitations of ultrasound elastography

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Elastography: A Modern Extension of an Ancient Technique

Ultrasound Elastography

Defining Elastography

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurements of Tissue Stiffness

Strain Imaging

Shear Wave Elastography

Clinical Applications

Assessments of the Liver

Detecting and Differentiating Cancers

Evaluating Prostatic Hypertrophy

Assessments of the Musculoskeletal System

Diagnosis and Monitoring of Cardiovascular Disease

Identification of Colorectal Disease

OB/GYN Assessments and Screening

Endoscopic Applications of Elastography

The Future of Elastography

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Ted’s Story

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Congratulations!

Staff Writer: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)

Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Disclosure: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M) has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Ultrasound Elastography: Basic Principles and Applications

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists

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