Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PPIT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify age-specific considerations for pediatric patients undergoing radiographic procedures.
Recognize radiation protection and safety measures, techniques, and practices used in pediatric radiography.
Recall techniques used in pediatric radiography.
Outline:
Section 1: Imaging Considerations in Pediatrics
Considerations for Imaging in Pediatrics
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Pediatric Radiation Exposure
Pediatric Radiation Exposure
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Imaging Techniques in Pediatrics
Techniques for Imaging in Pediatrics
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tammy Sexton, BS, RTR(M)(CT)
Tammy was educated and trained in Roanoke, Virginia and earned her Associate degree in General Radiography. Tammy went on to become registered in Mammography and Computed Tomography and later completed her Bachelor's degree in Business administration with a focus in Healthcare management from Western Governor's University in Utah. She has over 30 years of experience in Radiology and healthcare management.
Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children’s Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.