Radiography in Trauma

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RIT

Trauma radiography is an art. You must know the theory involved for procedures performed and the ability to critically think through the procedures to make the necessary positioning adjustments to accommodate the condition of the patient.

The goal of this course is to provide imaging technologists with information about trauma situations and the appropriate care of the trauma patient.

Course Description

Trauma radiography is an art. You must know the theory involved for procedures performed and the ability to critically think through the procedures to make the necessary positioning adjustments to accommodate the condition of the patient.

The goal of this course is to provide imaging technologists with information about trauma situations and the appropriate care of the trauma patient.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (3 Match)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 2/1/2025.

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.

Kansas Board Of Healing Arts - Radiologic Technology

1.0 HOURS

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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RIT

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall common causes of trauma conditions.
Describe considerations when imaging trauma patients.
Identify types of fractures.

Outline:

Section 1: Understanding Trauma Cases

Overview

Trauma Statistics and Causes

Trauma Center Levels

Trauma Team and Assessment

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Imaging in Trauma Cases

Radiography Imaging

Examples of Trauma Situations

Radiographic Trauma Terminology

Clinician Health

Key Takeways

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN

Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.

Subject Matter Expert: Lindsay Miller, R.T. R

Lindsay Miller RT has worked in radiology over the past 10 years in a wide variety of positions and settings ranging from family medicine clinics, hospital diagnostic imaging, and outpatient MRI. While working in MRI she worked closely with oncology, specifically breast cancer imaging and MRI-assisted biopsies. She has consulted on numerous educational courses and assisted with organizational-wide policy and procedure revisions.

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

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.

Radiography in Trauma

$ 23.0 Paid $23.00 $23.00

American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Kansas Board Of Healing Arts - Radiologic Technology

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

$ 23.0 Paid $23.00

$23.00