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Courses In Radiology |
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Obtain a thorough understanding of imaging techniques and image interpretation with these courses taught by Susan Vlasuk, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 1: Intro and Spine
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Length
1.5 hours
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This course is the first unit of an 18-1/2 hour series teaching you how to be better, faster, and more efficient at x-ray interpretation and reporting! Unit 1 covers introductory concepts, using nearly 200 images to convey important topics regarding search pattern and things to look for in each spinal region. Subtleties in patient positioning and special helpful views are also discussed. Taking this unit will prepare you for the units that follow in the Radiology Search & Rescue series - an extremely detailed course in everything you need to search all of your radiographs and manage all of your radiographic concerns! |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 2a - Thoracic Extraspinal Findings
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1 hour
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In this second hour Dr. Vlasuk tackles those sometimes confusing extraspinal findings that show up incidentally on spine x-rays. A rapid search pattern for chest is presented that ensures automatic attention to all necessary structures so that nothing out there beside the spine is missed. Confusing findings and normal variants are discussed, along with how to best visualize ribs on x-ray. Are those dense spots out there lateral to the spine dangerous? |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 2b - Extraspinal Thorax Abnormals
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1.5
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This chest follow-up unit surveys many abnormalities that could incidentally show up on a spine x-ray. Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pneumonias, TB, and various cardiovascular conditions are discussed, along with lung masses, emphysema, inhalation disorders, and diaphragmatic hernias. Whether you have an interest in chest radiology, or whether you just want to improve your sensitivity to extraspinal findings in the thorax, this unit will definitely broaden your expertise. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 4a - Upper Extremity Normals
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1.5 hours
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Dr. Vlasuk continues the Search and Rescue series by guiding you through the upper extremities, covering helpful radiographic pointers and normal radiographic anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Useful supplemental projections are presented, along with a discussion of normal variants that may be encountered in the upper extremities. Increase your expertise on the upper extremity by completing this unit! |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 4b - Abnormal Shoulder
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Length
1.5 hours
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To help you expand your expertise on the shoulder, Dr. Vlasuk uses this unit to present some abnormalities of the shoulder that will help you improve your search skills. Trauma to the shoulder is discussed, along with various arthritides, tumors, and other conditions that may affect the shoulder. Rotator cuff syndrome is discussed, including what can be seen on plain films and what requires MRI. The basics of shoulder arthroplasty conclude this unit. All in all, this is a unit to make you feel much more confident about what you are seeing in the shoulder. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 4c - Abnormal Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
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Length
1.5 hours
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Concluding the upper extremities with abnormalities of the elbow, wrist, and hand, Dr. Vlasuk discusses trauma, arthritides, tumors, and other conditions affecting these regions. What is the “zone of vulnerability” in the wrist? Don’t miss the discussion of FOOSH injuries, especially those troublesome scaphoid injuries. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5a - Normal Hip
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1 hour
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Dr. Vlasuk brings the Search and Rescue series to the lower extremities. Beginning with the hip, she covers helpful radiographic pointers and normal radiographic anatomy, including a discussion of the normal femoroacetabular relationships. Useful supplemental projections are presented, along with a discussion of normal variants that may be encountered in the hip. Since the hip is the most common extremity joint to be included in spine films, this is an especially important region in which to improve your search skills. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5b - Lower Extremity Normal Knee, Ankle, and Foot
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Length
1 hour
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To continue with the basics of the lower extremities, Dr. Vlasuk discusses normal radiographic anatomy and search pattern for the knee, ankle, and foot. Supplemental projections are included, as are normal variants. What’s a cyamella? See how an AP foot x-ray can be vastly improved. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5c - Abnormal Hip Part 1
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Length
1 hour
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Now exploring the hip at a more comprehensive level, Dr. Vlasuk turns to some of the abnormalities of the hip, which require two units to cover. This first of the two units on hip abnormalities discusses developmental dysplasia of the hip, fractures of the pelvis and hip, hip dislocation, and two important conditions that affect youngsters, Perthe’s and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. You don’t want to miss the hints that are contained in this unit on how you can detect a subtle undisplaced hip fracture. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5d: Abnormal Hip - Part 2
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Length
1.5 hours
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Continuing with abnormalities of the hip, the various types of the arthritides are discussed. What’s a geode? Dr. Vlasuk provides an answer to why some hips wear out sooner than others. Tumors, Paget’s, and osteonecrosis are included, and a discussion of hip arthroplasty concludes the unit. You definitely don’t want to miss the invaluable material included in this unit about femoroacetabular impingement. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5e - Abnormal Knee
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1.5 hours
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Moving on to abnormalities of the knee, Dr. Vlasuk discusses knee trauma, including repetitive microtrauma in youngsters. The various types of arthritis are covered. The knee is a busy region for tumors, and numerous examples are included, along with a discussion of differentiating benign from malignant. This unit helps you determine which knee conditions can be evaluated on plain films and which require MRI, and brief comments on knee MRI are included. The unit closes with a discussion on knee arthroplasty. |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 5f - Abnormal Ankle and Foot
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Length
1.5 hours
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The ankle and foot are busy regions for trauma. In this unit, Dr. Vlasuk provides in-depth coverage of such topics as Tillaux fractures, ankle inversion and eversion injuries, the Danis-Weber classification of malleolar fractures, plafond and pilon fractures, and osteochondral defects.
Moving on to the foot, you'll learn about various forms of foot trauma, such as the Lisfranc fracture. Tumors and arthritides of the ankle and foot are also thoroughly covered. This unit utilizes over 200 radiographic images and illustrations to convey everything you need to feel a new level of mastery when acquiring and interpreting radiographs of the ankle and foot! |
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Courses in Risk Management |
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Radiology Search & Rescue - Unit 6 - Standards
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1.5 hours
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In this last of the Search and Rescue series Dr. Vlasuk discusses how statute, administrative rule, case law, and professional guidelines affect our practices. She covers justification for x-ray, including the particular factors that make chiropractic indications different from medical indications. Other issues discussed include ownership, exchange, retention, and disposal of x-rays; patient consents; scope of practice issues; and liability issues, including those that you may have for your tech. What if a patient refuses a test? Can you take x-rays for another doctor? This highly valuable unit is vital for every chiropractor and is also applicable for required C.E. in Risk Management. |