Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RIT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall common causes of trauma conditions.
Describe considerations when imaging trauma patients.
Identify types of fractures.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Trauma Cases
Overview
Trauma Statistics and Causes
Trauma Center Levels
Trauma Team and Assessment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Imaging in Trauma Cases
Radiography Imaging
Examples of Trauma Situations
Radiographic Trauma Terminology
Clinician Health
Key Takeways
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Subject Matter Expert: Lindsay Miller, RT(R)
Lindsay Miller RT(R) has been a radiologic technologist for over 12 years and has worked in a wide variety of roles, including clinic X-ray, occupational health X-ray, hospital X-ray at a level 2 trauma center, MRI at an outpatient center, and currently MRI at a level 3 trauma center. She has reviewed courses for Relias multiple times over the past 2 years. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her family, play volleyball, and read.
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.