Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. Our 'Combined Chest X-Ray and Emergency X-Ray Interpretation' course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest and emergency X-ray interpretation. Interactive multimedia small live group sessions are undertaken between lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-ray, common patterns of disease and to recognise radiographic patterns of trauma and injury commonly encountered for each body area. All lectures are presented by radiologists, specialists in the field of medical imaging.
Participants: General practitioners, Critical Care Physicians, Registrars, House officers, Radiographers.
Curriculum:
Pre-Course (online):
Pre-test
Pre-course Module: Radiographic anatomy
Course:
(Day 1)
Module 1 - Chest X-Ray principles & techniques, Chest X-Ray terminology
Module 2 - Chest X-Ray assessment of tubes & lines, Chest X-Ray Interpretation of the cardiomediostinal contours & hilum
Module 3 - Chest X-Ray Interpretation of airways, lungs & pleura
Module 4 - Chest X-Ray Interpretation of bones and soft tissues, Chest X-Ray review areas, Chest X-Ray approaches to common clinical scenerios
(Day 2)
Module 1 - X-ray principles & techniques, X-ray terminology, X-Ray Interpretation of the cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine
Module 2 - X-Ray Interpretation of the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, hindfoot, midfoot & forefoot
Module 3 - X-Ray Interpretation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand
Module 4 - X-Ray Interpretation of the face, skull, abdomen & paediatric points including NAI
Post-course (online):
Post-test
Our 'Combined Chest X-Ray and Emergency X-Ray Interpretation' course is conducted over 8hrs per day for 2 days or 2hrs per day for 5 days depending on the venue. Coursesfor 2012 are scheduled in Brisbane, Sydney (COURSE FULL), Melbourne (COURSE FULL), Darwin, Bali and Noosa. Calendar of Events
Click here for 2 day course timetable
Click here for 5 day course timetable
Group Booking: Groups of 5 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on our Combined Chest X-Ray and Emergency X-Ray Interpretation course. To apply for the group discount please contact us
Accreditation:
Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners:
This activity has been approved by the RACGP QA&CPD Program. TOTAL POINTS: 80 (Category 1 - Radiology special interest). This activity is eligable for attending GPs to claim the Emergency Medicine Grant in Radiology - please indicate your intention to apply for this grant on the sign in sheet when you attend.
Chest X-Ray Interpretation (Day 1). Activity number 752 157. TOTAL POINTS: 40 (Category 1 - Radiology special interest)
Emergency X-Ray Interpretation (Day 2). Activity number 752 155. TOTAL POINTS: 40 (Category 1 - Radiology special interest)
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
10 CPD points
Australian Institute of Radiography
10 CPD points
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Category 4 (Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge & Skills): 7 points
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
TOTAL POINTS: 60 PRPD (Radiology). This activity is also approved with ACRRM for the Emergency Medicince Grant - please indicate your intention to apply for this grant on the sign in sheet when you attend.
Chest X-Ray Interpretation (Day 1). Activity code: EEACR-11002-LBRE. This activity is approved with ACRRM for 30 PRPD points (Radiology)
Emergency X-Ray Interpretation (Day 2). Activity code: EEACR-11003-LBRE. This activity is approved with ACRRM for 30 PRPD points (Radiology)
New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology
10 points
Registrations closed for:
Brisbane - UQ Scool of Medicine
Sydney (COURSE FULL) - Toshiba Head Office, North Ryde
Melbourne (COURSE FULL) - Epworth Healthcare Centre, Richmond
