What Will I Learn?
Launching June 12, 2024!
This 2-hr online self study course is designed to equip physical therapists with knowledge and skills in understanding chest imaging modalities to enhance their clinical practice. The course will delve into the intricacies of chest radiography and other imaging modalities, focusing on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary conditions relevant to physical therapy practice. Throughout the course, participants will learn to recognize normal anatomical structures and devices and identify pathological findings in the chest region. Special emphasis will be placed on the specific differences in chest imaging including reading order, reading components, and views. Case examples will be used to address common pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal conditions that may impact physical therapy management.
Who Is My Instructor?
Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS
Instructor bio is available https://doctorbthept.com/about/
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, clinicians will:
1. Discuss the importance of chest imaging for primary care PT practice.
2. Differentiate the essential skills of chest radiography from those musculoskeletal radiography.
3. Identify normal anatomical structures on chest radiographs.
4. Identify normal physiological changes on chest radiographs.
5. Identify the characteristics of common pathologies and disabilities on chest radiographs.
6. Discuss the uses for the different views available for chest radiography.
7. Summarize the uses and indications for other chest imaging modalities.
8. Apply various clinical prediction tools for determining when chest imaging is needed.
9. Integrate chest imaging into the differential diagnosis process for various pathologies across settings and populations.
What if I can't attend the live session?
This course will only be available for online self-study, with a program launch date of June 12, 2024.
Are There CEUs For This Course?
This webinar is eligible for 2.5 CEU contact hour for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the blue states on this webpage: https://www.redefinehealthed.com/ceuinfo. If you are not licensed in one of these states, or not a PT/PTA, you may be able to apply for individual approval with your state board. Email [email protected] if you'd like more information.
Course Syllabus & Slides Handout
Module 1: Introduction and The Importance of Chest Imaging in PT Practice
Module 2: Review of Imaging Essentials
Module 3: Additional Chest Imaging Skills
Modulel 4: Normal Anatomy in Chest Radiography Pt 1 - Cardiovascular
Module 4 Part 1 - Cardiovascular Anatomy Knowledge Check
Module 4: Normal Anatomy in Chest Radiography Pt 2 - Pulmonary
Module 4 Part 2 - Pulmonary Knowledge Check
Module 4: Normal Anatomy in Chest Radiography Pt 3 - Physiology
Module 4 Part 3 - Physiology Knowledge Check
Module 5: Reading Chest Radiographs
Module 6: Identifying Disability
Module 7: Views and Common Pathologies Part 1
Module 7 Knowledge Check
Module 7: Views and Common Pathologies Part 2
Module 8: Other Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Imaging Modalities
Module 8 Knowledge Check
Module 9: Decision-Making Tools for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Imaging
Case 1
Case 1 Planning Guide
Case 1 Differential
Case 2
Case 2 Planning Guide
Case 2 Differential
Case 3
Case 3 Planning Guide
Case 3 Differential
Case 4
Case 4 Planning Guide
Case 4 Differential
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