ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN THORACIC RADIOLOGY

Quantity:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     Course Description The emphasis of this advanced level 4 week course is learning techniques to obtain diagnostic radiographs and recognizing thoracic abnormalities. Note: This course was formerly known as Thoracic Radiology. Learning Objectives Develop a working knowledge of proper positioning Develop a working knowledge of proper thoracic radiographic technique Recognize anatomical thoracic landmarks Recognize thoracic abnormalities Recognize and describe breed specific anomalies in the dog and cat Describe possible causes for thoracic abnormalities Course Content Section One - Radiology Applications of Thoracic Radiology Limitations of Thoracic Radiology Public Health Message Medical-Legal Issues What is a Radiograph? A Brief Discussion of Film Artifacts Thoracic Radiography Positioning Section Two - Normal Radiographic Anatomy Introduction Radiologic Variations - Patient Positioning Geriatric Patients Obesity Breed Variations Body Wall Variations Examination for Sections One & Two Section Three - Radiology of the Heart Introduction Techniques Evaluation Methods Method for Detecting Focal Heart Chamber Enlargement in Cats and Dogs Methods for Detecting Generalized Heart Enlargement Signs of Left-Sided Enlargement Causes of Left-Sided Heart Enlargement Signs of Right-Sided Heart Enlargement Causes of Right-Sided Enlargement Signs of Generalized Cardiomegaly Causes of Generalized Cardiomegaly Common Causes of Heart Disease with Normal Appearing Heart Section Four - Vessels Intrathoracic Vasculature Intrathoracic Aorta Caudal Vena Cava Pulmonary Vessels General Principles Radiologic Signs of Vascular Disease Examination for Sections Three & Four Section Five - Lungs Lungs Causes of Increased Lung Opacity: The Pattern Approach Alveolar Patterns Bronchial Patterns Vascular Patterns Nodular Interstitial Unstructured Interstitial Causes of Decreased Opacity Section Six - Pleural Space Diease Pleural Space Disease Pneumothorax Physiology of Free Air and Radiographic Views Roentgen Signs Underlying Causes Types of Pneumothorax Treatment Pleural Effusion Physiology of Free Fluid and Radiographic Views Roentgen Signs Pleural Fissures Pleural Edema Types of FluidTesting Concurrent Conditions Examination for Sections Five & Six Section Seven - Mediastinum Mediastinum Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Mediastinum Normal Visible Structures Mediastinal Reflections Mediastinal Diseases Mediastinal Masses Middle Mediastinum Disorders of the Esophagus Disorders of the Trachea Mediastinal Shift Section Eight - Diaphragm Diaphragm Normal Radiographic Features Radiographic Features of Hernia Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Rare Hernia Reasons for Loss of Diaphragmatic Border Section Nine - Body Wall and Ribs Body Wall and Ribs Normal Variations Radiographic Appearance of Disease Other Body Wall Diseases Examination for Sections Seven & Eight & Nine Required Materials No additional materials provided - all course content is online. Students that prefer to read technical material in text form may wish to purchase the book that comprises the general content. The text has been well received by students in past sessions and makes an excellent addition to private or practice libraries. If you wish to buy the text, information is provided below in the Course Writer's section of this page. Testimonials ... The feedback and answer keys were great. The assignments were very well thought out to ensure proper understanding of thoracic radiography ... x-ray examples were very helpful. Lists of ddx were very good reminders and nice to have in a lay out that can be easily referenced ... The discussion board assignments were definitely the most beneficial - despite it not being an enjoyable experience to be a little off-track from time to time in a "public" setting. The images were excellent - a great way to learn. ... The interaction with the instructor and the other participants. And mostly the fact that it´s not a real time course. You can make it accordly to your own schedule. This helps a lot. ... I like the outline format. I thought the course presented thoracic radiology in an orderly manner. Whereas before it's like ok look at the bones and the heart and the vessels and the lungs; it was nice in this course to focus only on the heart and vessels, then cover the lungs, then cover the 'extras'. I have a new outline to approach every thoracic film that i look at. I have a new appreciation for pulmonary vessels! ... Case studies. I was really struggling with lung patterns. this course helped tremendously. I was doing this at work (I work ER overnights) and during the course I had 2 HCM cases, feline asthma, in addition to the garden variety pneumonias. A couple of times I had the right module up with the presenting emergency!!! Student Login Requirements VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while a course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules. Course Completion Requirements Upon fulfillment of all requirements, the student will receive a VetMedTeam, RACE documenting, certificate of completion. Students must: attain a grade of 80% or higher on each of the 4 examinations complete the required posts to the discussion boards complete the course exit survey Recommended Student Criteria This is an advanced level course. A working knowledge of radiology is needed. Assignments in this course are challenging and designed to bring the learning experience into your everyday practice. The instructor will guide the student to an understanding of the role of thoracic radiology in reaching a diagnosis, either as the diagnosing veterinarian or as the practice staff involved in assisting the veterinarian with the steps to diagnosis. The average student spends 5 to 7 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. If you are seeking a course that deals with basic level information regarding radiology please note that this is an advanced level course. The Basic Principles of Radiology course is designed for those students that are not yet ready for this level. Continuing Education Credits 20 RACE credits for technicians and veterinarians* Course Writer This course has been developed in cooperation with Teton NewMedia, utilizing content from Thoracic Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner ; Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, MS; published by Teton New Media; 2001. If you are interested in purchasing this text for your library visit Teton New Media or do a web search to locate a distributor in your area. Course Instructor Paul Frank, DVM, DACVR Paul Frank is a native of Rock Hill, SC. He attended North Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology in 1991, and a DVM degree in 1995. He practiced mixed-animal medicine in a predominantly beef-cattle region of Texas for one year, and practiced the next three years in a small animal practice in Colorado. He then obtained a Residency in Radiology at the University of Georgia. In 2002, he became Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology. From 2002-2008, Dr. Frank taught Radiology as an Assistant, then Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2008, he began working at a private referral hospital (Triangle Veterinary Emergency Clinic) in Durham, NC. He is married, with one son and one daughter. He enjoys reading, computers, and all sorts of sports in the few spare moments available to a new father. Upcoming Sessions Pricing Course Price: $161.00 Quantity:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     In addition, you many use your MERIAL® Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card to pay for courses. If you are not enrolled in the MERIAL Rewards program, ask your Merial Sales Representative or call 1-800-307-7000. If you do not have enough points and wish to supplement your payment with another card, please write to CE@VetMedTeam.com. * Course meets the requirements for indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. (AAVSB means American Association of Veterinary State Boards) ++ This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for the indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Contact CE@VetMedTeam.com for further information. More information regarding RACE may be found at www.aavsb.org. In addition you can obtain the contact information for your state to determine if they accept RACE online credits. Online courses are a great way to help meet continuing education goals!