COURSE OPENS : May 14, 2008
REQUIRED TEXT: McKinnis, Lynn. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, 2nd edition, FA Davis, 2005. ISBN: 0803611889
COST: $120.00
*introductory price
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit Card (MC or Visa)
CEU'S AWARDED: 1.5
 
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| WHAT? |
| This course will focus on the basic principles and interpretations of radiographs as they apply to Physical Therapists and other professionals. The course will provide an understanding of the basic physics of imaging, the viewining and interpreation films. The course will provide an opportunity to review images of the spine, upper and lower extremity joints. Radiographics anatomy and interpretation will be correlated to the clinical setting through case studies. The course will also introduce other types of imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging. |
| WHO? |
| Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other healthcare professionals interested in broadening their understanding of radiology and how this understanding of radiology can improve the care of their patients in various clinicl settings. |
| WHERE? |
| One may take this course in the privacy of their home or at work. You will need the following: Computer with internet access, have and be able to use at least Microsoft Word ‘98, and comfortable navigating the Web and email usage. |
| WHY? |
Physical therapists are presently transitioning from a healthcare environment that only allowed evaluation and treatment via a physician’s prescription to an environment that allows direct access. Direct access allows a physical therapist to treat a patient without a prescription. Presently, 42 states have a form of direct access and the State of Tennessee joined those 42 states as of July 1, 2007 with the passing of House Bill 964. This Bill allows physical therapists to deliver services without a prescription when a physical therapist has met specific criteria. Physical Therapists need an understanding of radiology so that they can effectively evaluate and treat patients in the new arena of direct access.
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