This radiology course represents a unique continuing educational opportunity and experience within the advance practice and physician assistant environments. The material and focus are oriented specifically toward physical extenders, with a careful balance of conceptual and practical instruction. This includes basic and intermediate image interpretation, as well as training in radiology exam appropriateness, how and why exams are protocoled, intravenous contrast safety and utilization, understanding how radiology workflow affects your practice, how to “read in between the radiology lines”, and determination of the next imaging study. Successful completion of the course will significantly augment the physician extender’s expertise and value to both their practice and patients. The structure is designed to be interactive and user-friendly, with room to mold elements of the curriculum to the needs of the clinicians.

This CE program has been approved for 9.0 hours of Category A CE technologist credit as designated by The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) a recognized continuing education evaluation mechanism (RCEEM) of the The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).