Self-Paced Medical Imaging Courses
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requires that all candidates complete 16 hours of structured education relevant to their area of interest (see modalities listed below). Upon successful completion of this requirement, candidates must sit for their board examination(s) within a 24-month period.
Course Descriptions
Bone Densitometry
This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human structural support system. The course will focus on the history of bone densitometry, tracing the early roots of the modality all the way through its advancements in today’s scanners. The course will cover bone anatomy in detail, down to its cellular components. Bone pathologies that are significant to bone densitometry will also be covered in detail with an emphasis on osteoporosis.
Cardiac-Interventional Radiography
This course is designed to provide participants the requisite theories, concepts, and praxis in performing cardiac-interventional radiography. Equipment operation and instrumentation, patient care and procedural specifics, including but not limited to anatomy, pathophysiology, indications and contraindications, will be the foci of this course. Procedures encompass diagnostic studies, percutaneous intervention, hemodynamics and calculations, and conduction system studies.
Computed Tomography
This course focuses upon the theory, physics, application, and instrumentation of Computed Tomography (CT) equipment as well as basic CT protocol information. The student will be exposed to images analysis and will learn to evaluate images for correct technique, imaging protocols and identification of proper anatomy. The course will also cover how to correct poor images and artifact identification. The student will also learn how to adapt common protocols based on patient needs and radiation dose reduction. This course will include indications, pathology, positioning, patient preparation and contrast administration for CT examinations.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
This course is designed to provide the requisite theories, concepts and practices in digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) procedures. DBT physics, instrumentation, and image creation serve as the foci of this course. The course also introduces the process of image evaluation.
Mammography
This course is designed to provide participants the requisite theories, concepts and praxis in performing mammographic procedures. Patient positioning, quality control and necessary patient education, along with the critique of radiographic images, serve as the foci of this course. The course also introduces the process of mammography image analysis where the participants will evaluate various images for correct positioning, proper technique and undesired artifacts.
Vascular Interventional Radiography
This course is designed to provide participants the requisite theories, concepts and praxis in performing vascular-interventional radiography. Equipment operation and instrumentation, patient care, and procedural specifics for both vascular and non-vascular procedures will be the foci of this course. Procedures encompass neurologic, thoracic, abdominal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and peripheral imaging and intervention. Dialysis management and venous access will also be addressed.
Principles of MRI Physics and Instrumentation
This course details the physical and biological principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A historical perspective leading to the development of MRI and an introduction to the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism will be presented. The process of MRI will be discussed in detail, beginning with the patient entering the room through the archiving of the images. This course will also present the latest imaging methods available in MRI as they evolve. Spin echo, gradient imaging, angiography, echo planar imaging, and the use of contrast agents and artifacts in MRI will be discussed. Related anatomical and physiological changes in various health states, as revealed in MRI will be emphasized; particular attention given to the central nervous system, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.
Course Length
One semester, self-paced.
Credit Hours
Three semester hours.
Format
100% online.
Application Deadline
N/A (applications accepted on a rolling basis).
Fees
$35 application fee.
No deposit required.