- Approver: ASRT®
- ARRT®: Accepted
- Expiration Date: 5/1/24
- Credit Hours: 7 Category A Credits
Course Acceptance List
- ARRT: Accepted
- NMTCB: Accepted
- California: Accepted
- Florida: Technical
- Texas: Direct
- ARDMS: Accepted
CQR
Structured Education
Course Description And Objectives:
Objectives
- Learn structures and properties of contrast media
- Learn what causes degradation of contrast media
- Understand the properties and pharmaceutical production of contrast media
- Understand the biochemical and toxicological properties of contrast
- Learn the interactions and risks of contrast use
- Understand contrast reactions and the drugs used during contrast induced reactions
Course Description
Our “Understanding X-Ray Contrast Media” continuing education course will advance the knowledge of the imaging technologist on the interactions and risks of contrast use, with a better understanding of contrast reactions and the drugs used for the different reaction types. After completing this course you will also gain a better understanding of pharmaceutical production, and the biochemical and toxicological properties of the different contrast types.
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. A self-learning activity can be completed only once per biennium.