Course Leaning Objectives

• Basic, as well as intermediate level, interpretation of Chest Xray and Abd
  Xray will be achieved (pna, CHF, emphysema, nodule/mass, ptx, etc).
• Basics of Abdominal CT (appendicitis, bowel obstruction, free fluid/ gas) and head CT (stroke, bleed).
• Basics of Abdominal/renal/Gyn Ultrasound.
• Significant time will be devoted to recognition of normal structures.
• Instruction on concepts/details of what constitutes the appropriate “next step” and “next exam” corresponding to many important radiologic findings.
• Significant time will be spent peeling back the curtain on radiology jargon and “reading in between the lines” (i.e. further evaluation needed “non-emergently” vs “on outpatient basis”, etc, etc).
• What constitutes critical findings to radiologists and how are they conveyed?
• Instruction on ordering and protocol basics: Which modality? What organ system(s)? Contrast or not?
• Understanding of how radiology scheduling and machine throughput works, and how patients are affected.
• Rotation will maintain degree of flexibility to address specific interests or practice needs of APNs.